Interesting Facts About Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is the only country in the world that came into existence in the name of Islam. Pakistan is naturally located in a region that is politically, economically strategically, and geographically important. Because it borders India in the east, Afghanistan in the west, Iran in the southwest, and China in the northeast, to its south lies a 650-mile-long coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. Pakistan is the fifth largest country in the world in terms of population, with a population of more than 225.1 million. And if we talk about the Muslim world, Then Pakistan is the second largest Muslim country in the world. In today’s article, we will tell you some interesting facts about Pakistan.
Interesting Facts about Pakistan:
The World’s First Computer Virus
One of the interesting facts about Pakistan is that the world’s first computer virus was made by a Pakistani. Who is not familiar with words like computer hacking and viruses today? But did you know that the world’s first computer virus was made by Pakistani youth? But this virus was not created for any wrong purpose, but to prevent illegal copying of computer programs.
In 1986, Basit Farooq Alvi and Amjad Farooq Alvi from Lahore created a virus called “Brain”, which was the world’s first computer virus. Its main purpose was only that if an attempt was made to make an illegal copy of the software from a computer, the virus would be transferred with it and the program would not be allowed to run. The invention was well received worldwide, and software companies took similar measures to protect their products from illegal copying. But as computers developed and their use increased, criminals also started developing viruses, and in just a few years, developing the virus became a criminal act.
The World’s Youngest Civil Judge
One of the interesting facts about Pakistan is that The world’s youngest civil judge is from Pakistan. Yes, friends, Pakistan is the only country where the world’s youngest person has taken over as a civil judge. In July 1952, When Muhammad Ilyas took over as a civil judge in Lahore, he was only 20 years and 9 months old. Although he had passed the examination to become a civil judge long ago, due to due process of law, his appointment was made eight months after this result. It should be remembered here that this record remains intact to this day.
Pakistan’s famous doctor was twice listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Dr. Naeem Taj made such great achievements not once but twice, which not only surprised the world, but both times, his name was also included in the Guinness Book of World Records. The first feat was achieved by Dr. Naeem Taj in January 2012 when he successfully operated on 70-year-old Rashida Bibi with the help of modern technology ‘Laparoscopy’. In this operation, he found a 25.5 cm large address with a cut of only 1 cm. Such a large size had not been detected by laparoscopy before. On September 27, 2014, he successfully operated on the youngest child of just four years and three months with ‘laparoscopy’ technology. Before this technology, such a young child had never been operated all over the world. So, both times, his name was included in the Guinness Book of World Records.
World’s Tallest Polo Ground, Mas Junali
In 1935, at the confluence of Gilgit and Chitral, a prominent figure of Shandur Top, also known as Roof of the World, Natkul Hayat Kakakhel, built a magnificent polo ground at an altitude of 12,200 feet above sea level in Shandur on the orders of British political agent Major E.H. Cobb. This polo ground has been named “Mass Junali,” which means “place to play in the moonlit night.” It is the tallest polo ground in the world. A traditional polo festival has been held here since 1936. Every year in the summer, a polo tournament is played between the teams of Gilgit and Chitral, and people from all over the world come here to watch the match. The version of the polo game played here is considered pure for all, called freestyle polo.
Makli Cemetery World Heritage Site
Makli’s cemetery near Thatta is famous all over the world for its unique status. It is one of the largest funeral centers and cemetery in the world. It’s also called The City of Silence. Spread over an area of 6 square miles, the cemetery has graves and tombs from the 14th to the 18th centuries. The fine carvings of tombs and tombs, unparalleled calligraphy, and high engraving are your examples. In 1981, UNESCO declared the Cemetery of Makli as a World Heritage Site. Thousands of tourists visit the Amin Makli Cemetery of many cultures and cultures every year.
The honor of winning the most Hockey World Cups
The performance of the Pakistani team in the field of hockey is not remarkable today, but friends, the fact is that the national team has ruled the game in the past, and this team also has the honor of winning the most world competitions. Pakistan has won four Hockey World Cups so far and is ranked number one globally.
The Netherlands and Australia won the World Cup three times, Germany won two, and Belgium and India won the world competition once each.
Blind Dolphins are found only in Pakistan
It is a species of dolphin that is found only in the Indus River, in the local language, it is called Bhalan Bhulan. Until the 19th century, the 3,000-km-long Indus River was everywhere, but due to the lack of water due to the construction of dams and barrages, it is now found only in 1300 kilometers of the river, i.e., southern Punjab and upper Sindh. This type of dolphin found in the Indus River is mainly blind, but it chooses its path and prey through light and sound. Due to the government’s inattention and lack of awareness among the local people, its number is decreasing day by day. This is the reason why the World Wildlife Organization has included it in the list of rapidly disappearing animals.
The World’s Largest Artificial Forest
One of the interesting facts about Pakistan is that Changa manga in Pakistan is said to be the world’s largest artificial forest. It is also known as “one of the oldest hand-planted forests in the world.” Forest plantations began in 1866. The purpose of this artificial forest built during British rule was to provide wood to the steam engines of that time.
The World’s Deepest Port
Gwadar port is the world’s deepest port, on the Arabian Sea in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. One of the most important features of this port is that the water here is hot, which is why many countries other than China have shown interest in investing in this port due to its natural capacity. Gwadar Port will also have the facility to land the world’s largest passenger aircraft ‘A380’ at the international airport under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is a unique honor.
The World’s Longest Paved Road at High Altitude
Built on the highest mountains and difficult routes, the Karakoram Highway has the distinction of being the longest paved road in the world. The Karakoram Highway, called the Eighth Wonder, stretches from Pakistan to China.
MM Alam Destroys 5 Indian warships in one minute
Squadron Leader Muhammad Mahmood Alam (MM Alam) was a fighter pilot of the Pakistan Air Force. M.M. Alam will always be remembered for the 1965 war when he gained global fame for shooting down five Indian Hunter fighter jets in less than a minute. This achievement of MM Alam is not only a golden chapter in the history of the Pakistan Air Force but also a record in the history of war aviation. Appreciating his bravery, the Government of Pakistan awarded him the Star of Courage.
The World’s First and only Muslim Country with Nuclear Power
The history of May 28, 1998, is memorable in the sense that on that day, Pakistan carried out the first test explosion of atomic bombs and thus, Pakistan became the first country in the Islamic world to have nuclear power. Pakistan is the seventh country in the world to have nuclear weapons. But friends, Pakistan started making serious progress on nuclear energy in the 1960s. The biggest proof of this is the establishing of the first nuclear power plant in the Islamic world. Karachi Nuclear Power Plant was inaugurated in 1972 by the President of Pakistan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. It is the first nuclear power plant in the Islamic world. The technology of this nuclear power plant was obtained from Canada, while technically, it is considered a “pressurized heavy water reactor.”
In addition, another honor for Pakistan is that it is also a founding member of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency. On July 29, 1957, the International Agency for Atomic Energy was established to peacefully use nuclear energy. The document was ratified by 56 countries, and all of them became founding members of this world body, but Pakistan was one of the prominent countries that became the founding members of its Board of Governors. That’s all for the Interesting Facts about Pakistan.
