Knowra Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan is a South Asian country bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China. Its capital is Islamabad, and its territory includes the Indus River basin and part of the Himalayas.
Indus River : A major Asian river flowing from Tibet through India and Pakistan to the Arabian Sea. Its basin supports much of Pakistan’s population, agriculture, and settlement.
Partition of India : The 1947 division of British India into the independent states of India and Pakistan. Partition created Pakistan and displaced millions across the new borders.
Politics of Pakistan : The institutions, parties, and political processes through which Pakistan is governed. It traces how constitutional government operates amid recurring civilian-military tensions.
Bangladesh Liberation War : The 1971 war that led East Pakistan to become the independent state of Bangladesh. Its outcome divided Pakistan and transformed the country’s territory and identity.
India–Pakistan relations : The bilateral relationship between India and Pakistan, shaped by conflict, diplomacy, and shared history. Their disputes and negotiations have deeply influenced Pakistan’s foreign and security policy.
Islamabad : The planned capital city of Pakistan, located in the Islamabad Capital Territory. It houses the federal government and replaced Karachi as capital in 1967.
Indian Independence Act 1947 : A British law that ended colonial rule in India and established India and Pakistan as independent dominions. It provided the legal basis for Pakistan’s independence.
Parliament of Pakistan : Pakistan’s federal legislature, consisting of the National Assembly and Senate. It makes national laws and represents citizens and provinces.
Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948 : The first war between India and Pakistan, fought chiefly over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It established a contested division of Kashmir that remains consequential.
China–Pakistan relations : A close strategic partnership between China and Pakistan involving defense, trade, and infrastructure. China is a major partner in Pakistan’s investment and regional strategy.
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