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History The Pakistan roots are about 4,500 years old with Alexander the Great's Empire  Britain passed the Indian independence act on July 18, 1947 Created Indian union and Pakistan (Story of Pakistan) http://www.intute.ac.uk/worldguide/countrymaps/985.gif

Cont. History Islam was introduced to what is now Pakistan in the 8th century  Muhammad Ali Jinnah a polotition in India wanted freedom from British control Pakistan was created in August 14, 1947 because the Muslems following Muhammad Ali Jinnah were not happy in India  Liaqat Ali Khan was the first Primeminister who gain power after Muhammad Ali Jinnah died (1948) Liaqat Ali Khan was assinated in 1951 Political and economicle difficulty was in early Pakistan  (The Birth of Pakistan)

Government    Prime Minister- Syed Yousef Raza Gilani, age 56, head of government. Assisted by Federal cabinet. 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan. Asif Ali Zardari, president since 2008, head of state. Federal Parliamentary system. Senate, National Assembly Four provinces, each one has a governor. Judicial system, has supreme courts, and other high courts.  (Government Structure)

Culture The main language of Pakistan is Urdu but most Pakistanis chose to speak english instead. Islam is practiced by most pakistanis. Islam governs their personal, economical, political and legal lives.  Friday is a Muslim holy day and everything is closed. During the month of Ramadan all muslims fast from dawn to dusk. Fasting includes no eating, gum chewing, drinking, or cigarette smoking. Muslims pray five times a day at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening.  Family is the basis of the social structure (Pakistan - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette)

Economy is underdeveloped has a very high poverty rate Islamabad raised spending on infrastructure and development  unemployment rose in 2008-2009 GPD purchasing power party: $451.2 billion 28th in the world GPD official exchange rate: $174.8 billion GPD real growth rate: 2.7% 136th in the world down from 4.3% in 2009  GPD per capita: 2,400 Labor force: 55.77 million agriculture 43% industry 23.3%  services: 54.6% 2010 unemployment rate 15%  24% of population below poverty line (C.I.A.)

Sources "The Birth of Pakistan [August 14, 1947]." The Most Comprehensive Reference on the Political History of Pakistan. 1 June 2003. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. http://www.storyofpakistan.com/articletext.asp?artid=A050. "Pakistan - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette." Professional Translation Services | Interpreters | Intercultural Communication & Training. Web. 18 Mar. 2011. http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/pakistan.html.   Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. "Pakistan." U.S. Department of State. Web. 18 Mar. 2011. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3453.htm#history.

Cont Sources "Government Structure." Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Information Gateway to Pakistan. 2010. Web. 18 Mar. 2011. <http://www.infopak.gov.pk/structure_government.aspx>.   "The World Factbook." Central Intelligence Agency. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2011. <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2116.html?countryName=Pakistan&countryCode=pk&regionCode=sas&#pk>.