Pakistan is a land of cultural diversity, historical heritage and strong-willed people. Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has seen many ups and downs, and it has always pulled through. While our history is not even a century old, we have achieved a lot.

Have a look!

1. Minar-e-Pakistan, the icon of our country, during its construction in 1960s and now.

2. North Western Railway was founded in 1886 and was based in Lahore. During partition, 5,048 mi was transferred to Pakistan and named Pakistan Railways.

3. It took 20 years and hundreds of lives to build the iconic Karakoram Highway, the eighth wonder of the world. From adventure tourism, travel to trade, the highway serves a lot of purposes.

4. Pakistan’s first nuclear power plant, KANUPP, began its operation in 1972. It was launched by President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Munir Ahmad Khan.

5. The first picture shows the Lahore Canal in 1915. Today it is an important part of Lahore’s culture.

6. This picture shows Grand Trunk Road in Peshawar. You can see the Peshawar Fort in the background. Today, this road is one of the busiest traffic intersections in the city.

7. An old picture of Murree Bazar after the Fire of 1875. Today, it is a part of Mall Road, Murree.

8. Chief Court Punjab in 1900s. It was later renamed as Lahore High Court.

9. Mazar-e-Quaid was completed in 1960s. Not only it represents Karachi, it is one of the most popular destinations in the city.

10. After separation, the government stamped Indian Rupees with Government of Pakistan. The first Pakistani Rupee was issued in 1948. It had both Urdu and Bengali text.

11. People – The culture of Pakistan has continued to grow. Through the years…

Migration in 1947

Today

These are only a few examples. Pakistan has a lot of potential and hidden gems. Let’s continue to evolve together as a proud nation.