All about Pakistan
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Languages
Urdu (National)
English (Official)
Sindhi (Province)
Punjabi (Province)
Pashto (Province)
Balochi (Province)
Siraki & others. (Regional)

Literacy rate 51.6%

Government Parliamentary form

Parliament
Parliament consists of two Houses i.e., the Senate (Upper House) and the National Assembly (Lower House).
The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolizes a process of continuity in the national affairs. It consists of 100 members. The four Provincial Assemblies, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Federal Capital form its electoral college.
The National Assembly has a total membership of 342 elected through adult suffrage (272 general seats, 60 women seats and 10 non-Muslim seats).

State Emblem (Symbol/Sign)

The State Emblem consists of:
1. The crescent and star which are symbols of Islam.
2. The shield in the centre shows four major crops.
3. Wreath surrounding the shield represents cultural heritage and
4. Scroll contains Quaid's motto: Unity, Faith & Discipline.

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