
Key Stats
Capital: Islamabad
Population: 205 million
Average life expectancy: 68 years
Literacy rate: 58%
Population living below poverty line: 30%
Population without electricity: 49.5 million
Population without access to safe drinking water: 17.6 million
Most widely spoken language: Urdu
Source: The World Factbook
About Pakistan
Pakistan is located in southern Asia on the Arabian Sea. It is nestled between India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China and is home to K2, the world's second-highest peak. This region has faced severe flooding, frequent earthquakes, prolonged political and religious disputes, and has suffered from a lack of foreign investment. Despite these obstacles, the resilient people of Pakistan continue to push forward. Major industries include agriculture and textiles.

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Artisans in Pakistan
Artisans in Pakistan earn a living through creating beautiful handcrafts of shesham wood and stone in an area where other work opportunities are scarce.Read More »