Federation Maps and Fact Sheets for Pakistan
- Federalism introduced in 1956
- Official Website of the federal government of Pakistan
| Label | Data |
|---|---|
| Official name | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Population | 165,803,560 (2006 est.) |
| Capital | Islamabad |
Constituent units
- 4 provinces: Balochistan; North-West Frontier Province (or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) ; Punjab; Sindh
- Federal capital district
- 2 federally administered areas: Northern Area and Tribal Areas
Constitutional distribution of powers
- The Constitution of Pakistan, particulary Parts IV and V.
Legislative Institutions
- Federal : A Bicameral Parliament consisting of a Senate and a National Assembly.
Official languages
Urdu is the national language. English may be used officially in federal institutions. Provincial assemblies may promote another language in addition to Urdu.