Pakistani culture is a melting pot of Indian, Persian, Afghan, Central Asian, South Asian and Western Asian influences. There are more than 15 major ethnic groups in Pakistan, differing in physical characteristics, blood history, culture, dress, food, and music. Some of them include the Punjabis, Sindhis, Baloch, Pashtuns, Kashmiris, Hazaras, Makranis and Baltis, from regions close to home such as the Indus Valley or Africa or Tibet. Apart from the ancient elements, the influence of the Islamic religion has also firmly established the culture of Pakistan since it first arrived in the region in AD 700.
Languages:
The official number of actively spoken languages in Pakistan is between 73 and 76. This means that within a few hours as you travel between the regions of the country, there are languages that other groups in different regions do not speak. The most popular languages, however, belong to the major ethnic groups with their own modern and ancient literature. Many languages in Pakistan belong to the Indo-Iranian language group, including Urdu, the national language.
Nature of People:
Because of Islamic and national influences, Pakistan's non-urban regions have varying degrees of gender segregation, while major cities also expect expectations of communication between men and women. Couples usually do not flirt or kiss in public in a non-platonic way. Besides, the people of Pakistan are helpful, friendly, approachable and humble.
Pakistani Culture and Craftsmanship:
Pakistan truck art is not the only world-famous example of art. Over the generations, Pakistani art incorporates a wide range of styles, materials and elegance. Calligraphy in Arabic is one of the most prominent skills found in many local buildings and sites and on wall hangings, such as brass work, paintings and carved wood. Clay, especially blue clay, typical of Sindh and Multan, is loved worldwide for its appearance. Naqashi, or the craft of camel-skin lamps, is another example of local art, as well as the colorful tile work, which is Mughal heritage.
Poetry and Music:
Mainstream Islam and Islamic mysticism are both very common in Pakistan, but often, hardworking clergymen, who follow the Wahhabi ideology school, reject the mystical tradition or Sufism which has added great beauty to the already unique Muslim taste of the country. Sufis show their devotion in many ways such as dance, poetry, wandering, meditation, etc. Some of the world's most spiritually-minded and lovely messages are found in Sufi poems. Hard-liners can try to separate them, but people can't help but benefit from them.
Hospitality of Pakistani People:
Visitors, tourists and visitors, whether local or foreign, are always warmly welcomed. Even the poorest workers did their best to help the new guests. Cultural and religious values encourage Pakistanis to show love and respect to visitors. In Islam in particular, the visitor is a blessing from God, and it is taught that they should be given the best treatment possible.
Pakistanis and Sports:
Cricket may have been a game introduced in Pakistan by the British, but today, the country not only made its own but also promoted one of the world's best cricket teams. Other sports, such as hockey, squash, and badminton, are also widely used and appreciated. Polo has a special place in northern Pakistan, it has one of the highest polo areas in the world here.
