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Pakistan — Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
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Major Cities in Pakistan
📝 Pakistan Facts, Holidays & Tourism
🎓 For Students:
- Well-established education system with major public & private universities.
- Top Universities: University of Karachi, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), NUST, Punjab University.
- Popular Fields: Engineering, Medicine, IT, Business Studies.
- Scholarships: National scholarships + foreign-funded programs available.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: eVisa available for many countries.
- Popular Destinations: Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Hunza Valley, Skardu, Swat, Mohenjo-daro.
- Best Time to Visit: October–March (cool and pleasant).
- Transportation: Domestic flights, trains, buses, and motorways.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Work Visa: Required, often sponsored by employers.
- Key Sectors: IT, Energy, Manufacturing, Construction, Education.
- Cost of Living: Affordable in most cities.
- Business Etiquette: Respectful greetings, traditional culture, formal attire recommended.
🏞️ Tourism & Culture:
- Rich cultural heritage influenced by Indus Valley Civilization and Islamic history.
- Famous Attractions: Badshahi Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan, Fairy Meadows, K2 Base Camp.
- Major Festivals: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Pakistan Day (March 23).
- UNESCO Sites: Taxila, Lahore Fort, Mohenjo-daro.
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR).
- Timezone: PKT (UTC+05:00) — no DST.
- Emergency Numbers: 15 (Police), 16 (Ambulance), 1122 (Rescue).
- Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types C & D.