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• Rural population → 63.6%
• Urban population → 36.4%
• Total population → ~207 million
• Male population → Slightly higher than female
• Growth rate → Around 2.4%

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• The resolution refers to the Lahore Resolution (1940).
• After the speech of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the resolution was moved.
• It demanded separate Muslim states in British India.
• The Lahore Resolution is also called the Pakistan Resolution.
• It was officially moved by A.K. Fazlul Huq (Sher-e-Bengal).

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• Language issue was a major cause of unrest in East Pakistan.
• The demand to impose Urdu created strong resistance from Bengali speakers.
• This increased political tension and dissatisfaction.
• Pakistan had two wings (East and West Pakistan) until 1971.

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• Power was concentrated in West Pakistan.
• East Pakistan had less political and administrative control.
• This unequal system increased mistrust and division.
• Pakistan was divided into East and West Pakistan from 1947 to 1971.
• These governance issues contributed to the separation in 1971, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.

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• Gwadar Port is located on the Arabian Sea.
• It connects Pakistan with Central Asia, Middle East, and China.
• It plays a key role in international and regional trade.

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• Dams in Pakistan store river water.
• They are mainly used for irrigation (farms) and hydroelectric power generation.
• They help agriculture and electricity supply at the same time.

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• Pakistan is geographically close to Central Asian countries.
• This location increases trade and economic opportunities.
• It helps in connecting South Asia with Central Asia.

Central Asia is rich in:

• Energy resources (oil, gas)
• Trade routes

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• The Balochistan Plateau is the largest natural region of Pakistan by area.
• Important water storage systems there include dams and karez irrigation systems
• It receives very little rainfall and has limited water resources.
• Therefore, it faces serious water scarcity problems.

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• Monsoon winds bring seasonal rains to Pakistan.
• They mainly affect the amount and distribution of rainfall.
• Most monsoon rains occur during summer months.
• Southwest monsoon winds come from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
• Punjab and northern areas receive more monsoon rainfall.

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• Pakistan has different regions with unique cultures and traditions.
• Each province has its own language, dress, food, and customs.
• These regional differences create rich cultural diversity.

Examples of Cultural Diversity:

• Punjabi culture → Bhangra and Punjabi language
• Sindhi culture → Ajrak and Sindhi language
• Balochi culture → Traditional Balochi dress
• Pashtun culture → Attan dance
• Kashmiri culture → Handicrafts and Kashmiri shawls

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