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COUNTRY INFORMATION - PAKISTAN

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Location Of Pakistan
Pakistan has its borders to the north with Afghanistan, to the east with India, to the west with Iran, and the Arabian Sea lies to the south. In the north-east is the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir, bound by Afghanistan, China and India.

Airports
Karachi airport is 10 miles north-east of the city the travel time is around 30-45 minutes. Coaches to the city run every 25 minutes. A bus runs from dusk to dawn every 15 minutes. Taxi services to the city are available.

Lahore airport is 5 miles south-east of the city with a travel time of around 20 minutes. Coaches and buses leave regularly for the city. Taxi services to the city are also available.

Islamabad International is 5 miles south-east of the city and takes about 20 minutes to get to from the city centre. Coach and taxi services to the city are available.

Peshawar international airport is 2.5 miles from the city and the travel time is around 10 minutes. Full bus and taxi services to the city are available.

Language
Urdu is the national language. English is widely spoken. There are numerous local dialects and Regional languages include Punjabi, Pushto, Sindhi, Saraiki, and Baluchi.

Places To Go
Bazaars and the Badshahi Mosque & #8211; one of the largest mosques in the world and an example of Moghul architecture rivalled only by the Taj Mahal. Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan since 1963, and Rawalpindi, are both located on the Pothowar Plain. The old part of the town boasts fine examples of local architecture and the narrow streets are crammed with bazaars where craftsmen are still using traditional methods. The Kashmir province has some of the highest mountains in the world including the famous Nanga Parbat and second highest mountain in the world, K2. Pakistani cuisine is based on curry or masala (hot and spicy) sauces accompanying chicken, mutton, shrimps and a wide choice of vegetables. Cultural programmes of traditional music and dance can be seen and the Pakistani Arts Academy performs at various times during the year.

Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)
22 Saeed Plaza
Jinnah Avenue
Blue area
Islamabad 44000
Pakistan
Tel: (51) 921 9722-26.
Fax: (51) 921 9702.
E-mail: tourism@isb.comsats.net.pkor mdptdc@comsats.net.pk
Website: www.tourism.gov.pk

High Commission for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
34-36 Lowndes Square
London
SW1X 9JN
UK
Tel: (020) 7664 9200.
Fax: (020) 7664 9224. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:30; 10:00-13:00 (visa submission); 16:30-17:15 (visa collection).
Website: www.pakmission-uk.gov.pk
Consulates in: Birmingham (tel: (0121) 233 4123), Bradford (tel: (0127) 466 1114), Glasgow (tel: (0141) 429 5335) and Manchester (0161) 225 1786).

British High Commission
PO Box 1122
Diplomatic Enclave
Ramna 5
Islamabad
Pakistan
Tel: (51) 2822 131-5 or 2206 071-5.
Fax: (51) 2826 217 or 2279 356 (consular section).
E-mail: visqry.islamabad@fco.gov.uk (visa enquiries) or bhctrade@isb.comsats.net.pk (commercial enquiries).
Website: www.britainonline.org.pk
Consulate in: Karachi.

CIA World Factbook - Pakistan

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