Pakistan
From the warm Arabian Sea to the icy summit of K2, explore a country that climbs 8,611 metres.
Pakistan at a glance
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Provinces and territories
Cities, with weather right now
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Beautiful places to visit
What to eat
- Biryani — Sindhi and Karachi styles, rich with spice
- Nihari — slow-cooked beef stew, a Lahori breakfast
- Chapli kebab — Peshawar’s crisp, juicy kebab
- Sajji — Balochi roast lamb or chicken
- Mangoes — Sindhri and Chaunsa, best in summer
Festivals and days
- 23 March — Pakistan Day
- Mid-May — Chilam Joshi, Kalash spring festival
- Early July — Shandur Polo Festival, on one of the world’s highest polo grounds
- 14 August — Independence Day
- Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha — dates follow the lunar calendar