1. An ethnic diversity

Pakistan’s culture is a melting pot of Persian, Indian, Afghan, Central Asian, South Asian, and Western Asian influences. Over 15 major ethnic groups can be found in Pakistan, that vary in physical features, historical bloodlines, dress types, customs, food, and music. Some include Sindhis, Punjabis, Baloch, Pashtuns, Hazaras, Makranis, Kashmiris, and Baltis, coming from regions such as the Indus Valley, Africa, or Tibet. The spiritual power of Islam has also strongly shaped Pakistani culture.

2. The number of languages spoken in Pakistan is between 73 and 76

Most languages belong to the Indo-Iranian group, including Urdu, the national language. However, as you travel between the country’s districts, one can encounter languages that other groups in different regions do not speak. 

3. Pakistanis love music

Mixed culture has exposed Pakistani musicians to many different poetic forms, styles, languages and literature. Contemporary musicians also play with modern techniques and develop fusions in the Urdu language, blues, funk, rock, and jazz.

4. Pakistanis are excellent craftsmen

Pakistani craft includes many styles, materials, and aesthetics, passing from generation to generation. Arabic Calligraphy is one of the most famous skills found in many local buildings, sites and wall hangings, like paintings, copper work and carved wood. Pottery, primarily blue pottery, typical of Sindh and Multan, is adored worldwide.

5. Pakistanis’ love for chai

Pakistan is the third-largest importer of tea. Some tea is grown locally too. Chai is so much more than a drink in Pakistan; it is associated with every aspect of social life, it is the beginning and the end of every day. Tea time is so important that people have started enjoying high tea in five-star hotels, including a buffet of teas and complimentary snacks.