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‫بسم ہللا الرحمن الرحیم‬


Topic
Culture of Pakistan

Presenter: Mehwish Atiq


BCSF15M040
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Defination of Culture

 Culture may be defined as behaviour perculiar to human beings,together with


material objects used.Culture consists of
language,ideas,beliefs,customs,codes,institution,tools,techniques,works of
arts,ceremonies and so on.According to Allama Iqbal.
 Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people,
defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and
arts.
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Culture of Pakistan

 The society and culture of Pakistan comprises numerous ethnic


groups: Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan.

 The origins of the current Pakistani culture can be traced back to


the Indus Valley civilization, which was simultaneous with the
ancient Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations, around 5000 years ago
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Characteristics Of Pakistani
Culture

Pakistani culture has the following characteristics:-


 Islamic values and traditions.
 Languages
 Mixed culture.
 Food
 Variety of Dresses
 Handicrafts
 Conclusion
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Islamic values and traditions

Pakistani culture is actually a part of the contemporary Islamic civilization which


draws its value and traditions from Islam and rich Islamic history. Majority of
population comprises of Muslims and follows teachings of Islam i.e:-
• belief in one Allah
• Prophethood of Hazrat Muhammad P.B.U.H, brotherhood
• equality and social justice etc
• Islam is religion of peace and patience.
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Languages
‫اردو‬
A number of languages are spoken in Pakistan ‫پشتو‬

National language:-
• Urdu
Regional languages:- ‫پنجابی‬ ‫سندھی‬
• Punjabi
‫بلوچی‬
• Sindhi
• Pushto
• Balochi
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Mixed culture

People entered the Indus Valley from Iran, Turkey, Arabia, Central
Asia, Iraq etc. adopted the sea route to reach the soil of Sub –
Continent. They bought their traditions, customs, festivals and way
of life. The local culture mixed with the culture of new arrivals
created a multicolored culture on the soil of present day Pakistan.
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Food

Due to regional and climate variations in Pakistan, variety of food is available in


Pakistan
 PUNJAB: Paratha, Makkan, Lassi etc.
 SINDH: Fish, Sea foods etc.
 KPK: Sajji, Balti Meat etc.
 Balochistan: Dry fruits, Pulses etc.
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‫پنجاب‬

Variety Of Dresses ‫خیبر پختونخوا‬

Pakistani culture is rich in variety of


dresses:-
‫بلوچستان‬
The people of Punjab, the Pathans of ‫سندھ‬
NWFP, the Baluchi people and the
Sindhis wear their own distinct dresses.
These dresses are very colourful and
prominent and give attractive look
during national fairs and festivals.
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Handicrafts

 The Handicrafts in Pakistan ae of great value and they are highly appreciated
 Both Men and Women participated in their production
 Some are:
• Sports and Surgical goods at Sailkot
• Sheets and Bhera and Multan
• Cutlry of Wazirabad
• Bangles of Hyderabad
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Conclusion

 Culture which includes religion,literature art,architecture,dresses,music,manners


and customs has its roots in the Islamic culture.
 Islam has described the rights and duties of every individual.Even in
drinking,eating and dressing,we have to observe certain rules prescribed by
Islam.
 So it may be said that Pakistani culture represents the true picture of Islamic
culture
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The end………

My respectable classfellows, thanx for concentration 

Mehwish Atiq
BCSF15M040
[email protected]

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