August 14, 1947 (Ramazan 27, 1366 A.H) is the most memorable date when the Indian subcontinent was divided into two countries and Pakistan merged as a sovereign state, on the world map, being the world's largest Islamic State.
Etymology:
The name Pakistan was coined by Chaudhary Rehmat Ali, a Cambridge student, in 1933, by taking the initial letters of P. A. K from the Punjab, Afghan (Pathan of NWFP) and Kashmir and adding the remainder S. T. A. N from the last four words of Balochistan. Actually it means "the land of pious people" or "the land of the pure".
Long Form Name:
According to the 1973's Constitution of Pakistan, the official name of the country is the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Type of Government:
Strong Federal Parliamentary form, with President as head of State.
Etymology:
The name Pakistan was coined by Chaudhary Rehmat Ali, a Cambridge student, in 1933, by taking the initial letters of P. A. K from the Punjab, Afghan (Pathan of NWFP) and Kashmir and adding the remainder S. T. A. N from the last four words of Balochistan. Actually it means "the land of pious people" or "the land of the pure".
Long Form Name:
According to the 1973's Constitution of Pakistan, the official name of the country is the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Type of Government:
Strong Federal Parliamentary form, with President as head of State.
