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Pakistan

GDP

$341.146 billion (nominal; 40th in the world) (2020)

Area

881,913 sq km

Type

Country

Capital

Islamabad

Currency

Pakistani rupee (PKR)

Location

South Asia

Member of

United NationsWorld Trade OrganizationCommonwealthGuardians of the Earth

President

Arif Alvi (2018–present)

Government

Federal parliamentary republic

Population

220,892,340 (2021) (6th in the world)

Independence

14 August 1947 (from United Kingdom)

Official name

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Prime Minister

Shehbaz Sharif (2022–present)

Major languages

UrduEnglish

Pakistan

Pakistan is a country located in South Asia, with a rich historical background rooted in the influence of the Arsacids. In the early centuries of the Common Era, the Arsacid Dynasty, who had adopted Buddhism as their state religion, expanded their empire from present-day Iran to the Indian subcontinent, leading to the amalgamation of diverse cultural influences that shaped the region. By the 1st century AD, the Arsacids controlled much of the Indian subcontinent, including present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and North India, with the main power base in the regions of Gandhara and Punjab. The Arsacids established Taxila, the capital of their vast empire, from where they governed their extensive territories.

Prior to its transition to its current form, Pakistan experienced the nuclear exchanges of the 1990s, which led to devastating consequences for the region and the world.

Culture and Society

The Arsacids fostered a highly pluralistic culture in the region, inviting scholars, artists, and artisans from across Asia to contribute to the development of their civilization. During the Arsacid Dynasty, Pakistan saw the emergence of a unique artistic style known as Gandhara Art, which combined classical Persian and Hellenistic themes with the spirituality of the Mahayana branch of Buddhism.

Pakistan has maintained its unique cultural identity despite the transformative events that have occurred in the region. The country's culture reflects the diverse influences of its historical and religious traditions, as well as the more recent impacts of the global community's recovery from the nuclear exchanges of the 1990s.

Post-Apocalyptic World

Following the nuclear exchanges of the 1990s, the international community struggled to respond, resulting in a chaotic, fragmented world often ruled by warlords and factions. This historical event shaped Pakistan's position in the modern world, where ensuring lasting peace and stability is a significant challenge.

In order to prevent further conflict and nuclear annihilation, the international community established the coalition known as Guardians of the Earth (GaE), tasked with maintaining peace and preventing further conflicts. Member nations of GaE, including Pakistan, have sent individuals to receive advanced cybernetic technology to become Peacekeepers, whose primary responsibility is to quell violence, maintain order, and promote peace worldwide.

Modern Pakistan

In the modern era, Pakistan plays a vital role within the international community as a member of the GaE. As one of the principal players in maintaining global stability, Pakistan's deployment of the technologically advanced Peacekeepers has proven effective in quelling violence and promoting peace across the world.