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South Asia

Pakistan

Capital: Islamabad

Chai, cricket, and Qawwali under the stars.

Daily life

Life moves at the pace of conversation. A 'quick' visit lasts three hours and four cups of chai. Cricket is a national heartbeat.

Food

  • Chapli kebab (Peshawar)
  • Sajji (Balochistan)
  • Karahi gosht
  • Halwa puri
  • Saag with makki di roti

Family values

Extended families often live nearby or together. Weddings span days and hundreds of guests.

Holidays & traditions

Eid al-FitrEid al-AdhaIndependence Day (Aug 14)Basant

Religion & spiritual life

Majority Sunni Muslim, with Shia, Christian, Hindu, and Sikh communities.