Pakistan : Islamic Republic of Pakistan became independent country on 14th august,1947. This is the 6th most populous country of the world with more than 199 million people and is the 36th largest country in terms of area covering 796096 sq km.
Lets read some amazing facts about Pakistan.
1) Second highest peak in the world:
Pakistani is the host to highest mountains ranges in the world including these three ranges i.e Himalaya, Karakorum and Hindu kush. After Mount Everest, the second highest mountain K-2 is also located in Pakistan on the border between Gilgit-Baltistan and County of Xinjiang,China.The peak elevation of K2 is 28,251 feet making it the highest point of Karakorum Range and highest mountain in Pakistan as well. The fatality rate of K2 is too much high and according to research every four people who has reached the peak, one of them has died trying.
Lets read some amazing facts about Pakistan.
1) Second highest peak in the world:
Pakistani is the host to highest mountains ranges in the world including these three ranges i.e Himalaya, Karakorum and Hindu kush. After Mount Everest, the second highest mountain K-2 is also located in Pakistan on the border between Gilgit-Baltistan and County of Xinjiang,China.The peak elevation of K2 is 28,251 feet making it the highest point of Karakorum Range and highest mountain in Pakistan as well. The fatality rate of K2 is too much high and according to research every four people who has reached the peak, one of them has died trying.
2) Highest polo filed in the world:
The highest polo field in the world Shandur top also known as Roof of the world is located in Gilgit, Pakistan. This polo field is located at a height of 12,200 ft where every year a tournament is held between Gilgit and Chitral teams. People from all over the world visit this place to watch the tournament and to enjoy scenic views of this heaven.
The highest polo field in the world Shandur top also known as Roof of the world is located in Gilgit, Pakistan. This polo field is located at a height of 12,200 ft where every year a tournament is held between Gilgit and Chitral teams. People from all over the world visit this place to watch the tournament and to enjoy scenic views of this heaven.
3) FIRST MUSLIM NUCLEAR POWER COUNTRY:
On 28th May, 1998, Pakistan became the first Islamic country to become a nuclear power by carrying out 5 nuclear test at Chaghi, Balochistan. These test were carried out as a reaction to nuclear explosions made by India, just two weeks earlier.
On 28th May, 1998, Pakistan became the first Islamic country to become a nuclear power by carrying out 5 nuclear test at Chaghi, Balochistan. These test were carried out as a reaction to nuclear explosions made by India, just two weeks earlier.
4) Brain-the first Computer Virus:
In January 1986, the first computer virus for MS-DOS was released with Standard name as Brain which was involved in infecting the boot sector of storage media formatted in DOS FAT system. This was written by Basit Alvi and Amjad Farooq Alvi, two brothers from Capital city of Punjab, Lahore. Within no time their product got so famous and these brothers made it to New York times and Time Magazine which is a big achievement. Even today they are working together and their company Brain net is the largest internet service provider in Pakistan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnedOWfPKT0
In January 1986, the first computer virus for MS-DOS was released with Standard name as Brain which was involved in infecting the boot sector of storage media formatted in DOS FAT system. This was written by Basit Alvi and Amjad Farooq Alvi, two brothers from Capital city of Punjab, Lahore. Within no time their product got so famous and these brothers made it to New York times and Time Magazine which is a big achievement. Even today they are working together and their company Brain net is the largest internet service provider in Pakistan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnedOWfPKT0
5) Shooting down 5 planes in a minute:
Muhammad Mahmood Alam known as M.M.Alam was a Pakistani Fighter pilot with a unique award of shooting down five Indian plan in less than a minute. He was awarded Sitara-e-jurat for his actions during 1965 war against India.
Muhammad Mahmood Alam known as M.M.Alam was a Pakistani Fighter pilot with a unique award of shooting down five Indian plan in less than a minute. He was awarded Sitara-e-jurat for his actions during 1965 war against India.
6) Deep Sea Port:
The largest deep sear port in the world, Gwadar is located at Arabian sea along the coast line of Baluchistan. Many projects have been started there already including the CPEC for which China has invested $54 billion. This project will link Gawadar to Kashghar and in future it will be the business hub because its located in the middle of the world.
The largest deep sear port in the world, Gwadar is located at Arabian sea along the coast line of Baluchistan. Many projects have been started there already including the CPEC for which China has invested $54 billion. This project will link Gawadar to Kashghar and in future it will be the business hub because its located in the middle of the world.
7) Eighth wonder of the world:
The eighth wonder of the world, The Karakoram highway is the highest paved road that has been constructed at a heiht of 15,397 ft between china and Pakistan. This place is the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Every year millions of tourist used this paved road to reach Gilgit, Hunza etc.
The eighth wonder of the world, The Karakoram highway is the highest paved road that has been constructed at a heiht of 15,397 ft between china and Pakistan. This place is the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Every year millions of tourist used this paved road to reach Gilgit, Hunza etc.
8) Khewra Salt mines:
The second largest salt mine in the world which was discovered by Alexandra in 320 B.b is also located in Jehlum District of Pakistan. Tourism department has made a tourism resort for the tourist that visit this place. A mosque, an assembly hall and a Shish mahal together with ponds are present there which give splendid look when illuminated with the fancy lights
The second largest salt mine in the world which was discovered by Alexandra in 320 B.b is also located in Jehlum District of Pakistan. Tourism department has made a tourism resort for the tourist that visit this place. A mosque, an assembly hall and a Shish mahal together with ponds are present there which give splendid look when illuminated with the fancy lights
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