The People of Pakistan
Pakistan has one of the fastest growing populations in the world. The total population has reached 170,000,000. It is a very diverse country with many different ethnic groups occupying the region. Most Pakistani people are of the Muslim religion, accounting for 97% of the population. Pakistanis are known for being farmers. Agriculture related jobs account for over 40% of the nation’s employment. The chief crops are Cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables, and tobacco. Agriculture is not the only thing they specialize in though. Many also raise cattle, sheep, and poultry. The official language of Pakistan is Urdu, but Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Baluchi, Hindko, and Brahui are also spoken; English is common among the upper classes and in the government.
The Capital: Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. The people of Pakistan are very proud of their history, culture, traditions, and their emergence as a nation. It definitely shows when you look at the city of Islamabad. The city contains various pieces of modern architecture and is masterfully put together. It is also home to the Shah Faisal Mosque, which can accommodate ten thousand people in the prayer hall and the verandas and porticoes can hold more than twenty thousand worshipers. Islamabad also has a sports complex, art galleries, a museum of natural history, and four universities, located throughout the city.
Food is a very important subject to the Pakistani population. They do not eat pork, so beef, chicken, lamb, and fish are the main basic foods. The Muslim population also participates in daily fasting in accordance with the month of Ramadan. Spices and curry are an essential part of any Pakistani recipe. The most prevalent spices include chili powder, turmeric, garlic, paprika, black and red pepper, cumin seed, bay leaf, coriander, cardamom, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, and poppy seeds, and more. Most meals are served with green tea.
Trade is very important to Pakistanis. Many people gather at markets to sell products such as handmade crafts, and carpets, which Pakistan is very well known for throughout the world. Some of the most expensive and intricate carpets and rugs come from the nation of Pakistan, as the natives have been making them for hundreds of years.
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