Pakistan
Sovereign state in South Asia
Also known as Islamic Republic of Pakistan · Republic of Pakistan · pk · Hồi Quốc · Tây Hồi
- Capital
- Islamabad
- , Rawalpindi(1959–1967)
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Sources- 1.Stated in Encyclopædia Universalisuniversalis.fr/encyclopedie/rawalpindi/Retrieved 2026-10-09
- Population
- 224M(2021)
- , 217M(2019)
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadatabank.worldbank.org/reports.aspx?source=2&country=PAKRetrieved 2020-08-31
- , 212M(2018)
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadatabank.worldbank.org/reports.aspx?source=2&country=PAKRetrieved 2020-08-31
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- Area
- 881,913 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $377B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $348B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- $377B(2022)
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee(since 1949)
- Official language
- Head of state
- Asif Ali Zardari(since 2024)
- , Arif Alvi(2018–2024)
- , Mamnoon Hussain(2013–2018)
- Head of government
- Shehbaz Sharif(since 2022)
- , Imran Khan(2018–2022)
- , Nasirul Mulk(2018–2018)
- +3 more
Overview
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
757 statements · 36% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Emergency phone number
- 1122 has use: emergency medical services
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 15 has use: police
1
Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 16 has use: fire department
1
Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 1122 has use: emergency medical services
- Electrical plug type
- Europlug
1
Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types
1
Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- BS 1363
1
Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- BS 546
1
Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Europlug
- Has characteristic
- partly free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Number of out-of-school children
- 20.8M(2015)
- 21.6M(2014)
- 22.5M(2013)
- 22.5M(2012)
- 22.8M(2011)
- 22.7M(2009)
- 22.9M(2008)
- 23M(2007)
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- 24.4M(2006)
- Diplomatic relation
- Canada statement is subject of: Canada–Pakistan relations
- Italy statement is subject of: Italy–Pakistan relations
- Brazil statement is subject of: Brazil–Pakistan relations
- Germany(since 1951) statement is subject of: Germany–Pakistan relations
- Australia statement is subject of: Australia–Pakistan relations
- Yemen statement is subject of: Pakistan–Yemen relations
- Holy See statement is subject of: Holy See–Pakistan relations
- Belarus statement is subject of: Belarus–Pakistan relations
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- Ukraine statement is subject of: Pakistan–Ukraine relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Pakistan–Russia relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: China–Pakistan relations
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- Romania statement is subject of: Pakistan–Romania relations
- Serbia statement is subject of: Pakistan–Serbia relations
- Somalia statement is subject of: Pakistan–Somalia relations
- Sudan statement is subject of: Pakistan–Sudan relations
- Palestine statement is subject of: Pakistan–Palestine relations
- United Kingdom statement is subject of: Pakistan–United Kingdom relations
- Soviet Union statement is subject of: Pakistan–Soviet Union relations
- South Africa statement is subject of: Pakistan–South Africa relations
- Uzbekistan statement is subject of: Pakistan–Uzbekistan relations
- Singapore statement is subject of: Pakistan–Singapore relations
- Poland statement is subject of: Pakistan–Poland relations
- Switzerland statement is subject of: Pakistan–Switzerland relations
- Turkey statement is subject of: Pakistan–Turkey relations
- European Union statement is subject of: Pakistan–European Union relations
- Afghanistan statement is subject of: Afghanistan–Pakistan relations
- Malaysia statement is subject of: Malaysia–Pakistan relations
- Azerbaijan statement is subject of: Azerbaijan–Pakistan relations
- Kazakhstan statement is subject of: Kazakhstan–Pakistan relations
- New Zealand statement is subject of: New Zealand–Pakistan relations
- Armenia statement is subject of: Armenia–Pakistan relations
- Indonesia statement is subject of: Indonesia–Pakistan relations
- Albania statement is subject of: Albania–Pakistan relations
- Algeria statement is subject of: Algeria–Pakistan relations
- Argentina statement is subject of: Argentina–Pakistan relations
- Austria statement is subject of: Austria–Pakistan relations
- Bahrain statement is subject of: Bahrain–Pakistan relations
- Bosnia and Herzegovina statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Pakistan relations
- Kosovo statement is subject of: Kosovo–Pakistan relations
- Bhutan statement is subject of: Bhutan–Pakistan relations
- Belgium statement is subject of: Belgium–Pakistan relations
- Brunei statement is subject of: Brunei–Pakistan relations
- Cambodia statement is subject of: Cambodia–Pakistan relations
- Chile statement is subject of: Chile–Pakistan relations
- Cuba statement is subject of: Cuba–Pakistan relations
- Denmark statement is subject of: Denmark–Pakistan relations
- Czech Republic statement is subject of: Czech Republic–Pakistan relations
- Egypt statement is subject of: Egypt–Pakistan relations
- Finland statement is subject of: Finland–Pakistan relations
- France statement is subject of: France–Pakistan relations
- Kenya statement is subject of: Kenya–Pakistan relations
- Kuwait statement is subject of: Kuwait–Pakistan relations
- Kyrgyzstan statement is subject of: Kyrgyzstan–Pakistan relations
- Lebanon statement is subject of: Lebanon–Pakistan relations
- Iraq statement is subject of: Iraq–Pakistan relations
- Jordan statement is subject of: Jordan–Pakistan relations
- Maldives statement is subject of: Maldives–Pakistan relations
- Malta statement is subject of: Malta–Pakistan relations
- Netherlands statement is subject of: Netherlands–Pakistan relations
- Nigeria statement is subject of: Nigeria–Pakistan relations
- Website
- pakistan.gov.pk language: English
- Demonym
- Pakistaan language: Dutch
- Pakistani vocalized name: Pakistani
- Pakistani language: English
- pakisztáni language: Hungarian
- Pakistanano language: Indonesian
- Pakistänan language: Volapük
- باكستاني applies to part: masculine · vocalized name: باكستاني
- باكستانية applies to part: feminine · vocalized name: باكستانية
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- باكستانيون applies to part: plural · vocalized name: باكستانيون
- пакистанцы applies to part: plural · language: Russian
- פקיסטני applies to part: masculine · language: Hebrew
- פקיסטנית applies to part: feminine · vocalized name: פקיסטנית
- pakistanezi applies to part: plural · vocalized name: pakistanezi
- pakistanez applies to part: masculine · language: Romanian
- pakistaneză applies to part: feminine · vocalized name: pakistaneză
- পাকিস্তানী language: Bangla
- pakistano applies to part: masculine singular · language: Italian
- pakistana applies to part: feminine singular · vocalized name: pakistana
- pakistani applies to part: masculine plural · vocalized name: pakistani
- pakistane applies to part: feminine plural · vocalized name: pakistane
- pacistani language: lingua franca
- paquistanín applies to part: masculine singular · vocalized name: paquistanín
- paquistanina applies to part: feminine singular · vocalized name: paquistanín
- Pakistanano language: Esperanto
- پاکستانی language: Urdu
- पाकिस्तानी language: Hindi
- пакистанец applies to part: masculine singular · vocalized name: пакистанец
- пакистанка applies to part: feminine singular · vocalized name: пакистанка
- Pakistanaise applies to part: feminine singular · language: French
- Pakistanais applies to part: masculine singular · vocalized name: Pakistanais
- pakistaní applies to part: singular · language: Spanish
- pakistaníes applies to part: plural · vocalized name: pakistaníes
- Pakistaner applies to part: masculine · vocalized name: Pakistaner
- Pakistanerin applies to part: feminine · vocalized name: Pakistaner
- pakistana applies to part: feminine singular
- pakistane applies to part: feminine plural · vocalized name: pakistane
- pakistani applies to part: masculine plural · language: Venetian
- pakistan applies to part: masculine singular · vocalized name: پاكيستانية
- پاكيستاني applies to part: masculine singular · language: Moroccan Arabic
- پاكيستانية applies to part: feminine singular · vocalized name: پاكيستانية
- پاكيستانيين applies to part: masculine plural · vocalized name: پاكيستانيين
- پاكيستانيات applies to part: feminine plural · vocalized name: پاكيستانيات
- Pacastánach language: Irish
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- Geoshape
- Data:Pakistan.map
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 37.1000°N, 74.6800°E
- Total fertility rate
- 3.53(2021)
- 3.617(2014)
- 3.682(2013)
- 3.744(2012)
- 3.802(2011)
- 3.855(2010)
- 3.901(2009)
- 3.942(2008)
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- 3.98(2007)
- 4.02(2006)
- 4.067(2005)
- 4.129(2004)
- 4.211(2003)
- 4.314(2002)
- 4.438(2001)
- 4.58(2000)
- 4.733(1999)
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1947)
- Commonwealth of Nations(1947–1972) end cause: withdrawal
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Sources- 1.thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/pakistanRetrieved 2022-10-21
- World Trade Organization
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(since 1969)
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- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1950)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1956)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1988)
- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1966)
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- United Nations–African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur(since 2007)
- ASEAN Regional Forum
- Asian Development Bank(since 1966)
- Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
- Interpol(since 1952) subject has role: founding member
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Asia-South-Pacific/PAKISTANRetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1997)
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Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/pakistanRetrieved 2022-10-29
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
1
- International Hydrographic Organization
1
Sources- 1.iho.int/srv1/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=452&lang=enRetrieved 2017-12-08
- UNESCO(since 1949)
- Group on Earth Observations
- Universal Postal Union(since 1947)
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Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=228Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1947)
1
- International Civil Defence Organisation(since 1975)
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1950)
1
- World Health Organization
1
- states with nuclear weapons
- Commonwealth of Nations(since 1989)
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Sources- 1.thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/pakistanRetrieved 2022-10-21
- World Customs Organization(since 1955)
- Unemployment rate
- 5%(2014)
- Mains voltage
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Anthem
- Qaumi Taranah audio: Pakistani national anthem - United States Navy Band.ogg · language: Urdu
- Life expectancy
- 66 years(2022)
- 69.37 years(2021)
- 66 years(2020)
- 67 years(2019)
- 66.481 years(2016)
- 66.322 years(2015)
- 66.139 years(2014)
- 65.927 years(2013)
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- 65.686 years(2012)
- 65.419 years(2011)
- 65.134 years(2010)
- 64.845 years(2009)
- 64.565 years(2008)
- 64.303 years(2007)
- 64.06 years(2006)
- 63.836 years(2005)
- 63.625 years(2004)
- 63.414 years(2003)
- 63.196 years(2002)
- 62.967 years(2001)
- 62.727 years(2000)
- 62.476 years(1999)
- Shares border with
- Afghanistan statement is subject of: Afghanistan–Pakistan border · direction relative to location: north
- India statement is subject of: India–Pakistan border · direction relative to location: east, southeast
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: China–Pakistan border · direction relative to location: northeast
- Iran statement is subject of: Iran–Pakistan border · direction relative to location: west
- Highest point
- K2 elevation: 28,251 ft
- Lowest point
- Arabian Sea elevation: 0 m
- IPA transcription
- ˈpɑːkɪstɑːn language: Norwegian
- Named after
- sincerity in Islam
- Punjab
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa object of statement named as: Afghania
- Azad Kashmir object of statement named as: Kashmir
- Sindh
- Balochistan
- Language used
- English speakers: 17M · has characteristic: second language
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- Od
- Gujari
- Urdu(2017) speakers: 14.7M · applies to part: first language
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Sources- 1.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2017/tables/pakistan/Table11n.pdfRetrieved 2022-09-05
- Goaria
- Tareeno
- Burushaski
- Shina
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- Kamviri
- Hindko
- Gawri
- Khowar
- Palula
- Central Pashto
- Khetrani
- Kamkata-viri
- Torwali
- Ushoji
- Bhaya
- Kalkoti
- Dehwari
- Gurgula
- Jandavra
- Hazara Hindko
- Parkari Koli
- Aer
- Memoni
- Bateri
- Gowro
- Chilisso
- Kundal Shahi
- Vaghri
- Loarki
- Jadgali
- Jogi
- Pashto
- Ghera
- Dameli
- Balochi
- Badeshi
- Dhatki
- Balti
- Dawoodi
- Brahui
- Kalasha
- Indus Kohistani
- Kashmiri
- Gawar-Bati
- Saraiki(2017) speakers: 25.3M · applies to part: first language
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Sources- 1.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2017/tables/pakistan/Table11n.pdfRetrieved 2022-09-05
- Ormuri
- Pothohari
- Sindhi
- Wakhi
- Yidgha
- Kabutra
- Wadiyara
- Kachi Koli
- Lasi
- Kohistani Shina
- Pakistan Sign Language
- English speakers: 17M · has characteristic: second language
- Native label
- پاکستان
- پاکستان language: Punjabi · script: Shahmukhi
- پاڪستان
- پاکستان
- Pakistan
- پاکستان language: Balochi
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Sources- 1.“الچ ءُ پاکستان: پت ءُ چُک یا چُک ءُ پت؟”baask.com/diwwan/index.php?topic=3717.0Retrieved 2022-07-27
- پاکستان script: Perso-Arabic script
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- Pákistán script: Brolikva
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- پاکستان language: Shina
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- پٲکِستان
- پاڪستان
- Official name
- اسلامی جمہوریہ پاكستان ala-lc romanization: Islāmī Jumhūriyah Pākistān
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Sources- 1.Stated in Constitution of Pakistanna.gov.pk/uploads/documents/1391139448_469.pdfRetrieved 2022-07-27
- Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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Sources- 1.Stated in Constitution of Pakistanna.gov.pk/uploads/documents/1333523681_951.pdfRetrieved 2022-07-27
- اسلامی جمہوریہ پاكستان ala-lc romanization: Islāmī Jumhūriyah Pākistān
- BTI Status Index
- 3.89(2022)
- 4.01(2018)
- 3.9(2016)
- 3.7(2014)
- 3.81(2012)
- 3.96(2010)
- 4.41(2008)
- 4.43(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 3.48(2022)
- 3.54(2020)
- 3.51(2018)
- 3.32(2016)
- 3.1(2014)
- 3.18(2012)
- 3.19(2010)
- 4.38(2008)
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- 4.33(2006)
- Literacy rate
- 58%(2019)
- 59.1%(2017)
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Sources- 1.Stated in UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) Linked Data“Pakistan”uis.unesco.org/country/PKRetrieved 2021-06-16
- Democracy Index
- 4.31(2021) ranking: 104
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- 4.31(2020)
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- 4.31(2021) ranking: 104
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 23.7105°N, 68.1243°E
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 29.8564°N, 60.8849°E
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 32.2679°N, 75.3815°E
- Human Development Index
- 0.544(2021)
- 0.543(2020)
- 0.546(2019)
- 0.545(2018)
- 0.543(2017)
- 0.541(2016)
- 0.534(2015)
- 0.527(2014)
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- 0.518(2013)
- 0.513(2012)
- 0.508(2011)
- 0.505(2010)
- 0.502(2009)
- 0.498(2008)
- 0.499(2007)
- 0.493(2006)
- 0.484(2005)
- 0.475(2004)
- 0.462(2003)
- 0.454(2002)
- 0.448(2001)
- 0.441(2000)
- 0.435(1999)
- 0.43(1998)
- 0.425(1997)
- 0.423(1996)
- 0.417(1995)
- 0.414(1994)
- 0.41(1993)
- 0.409(1992)
- 0.404(1991)
- 0.4(1990)
- Hashtag
- Pakistan
- pakistan
- Happy Planet Index score
- 45.1(2019)
- Gini coefficient
- 29.6(2018)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.38(2021)
- 0.379(2020)
- 0.38(2019)
- 0.378(2018)
- 0.375(2017)
- 0.379(2016)
- 0.373(2015)
- 0.368(2014)
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- 0.36(2013)
- 0.354(2012)
- 0.351(2011)
- 0.347(2010)
- Suicide rate
- 5.6(2021)
- Urban population
- 75.7M(2017)
- Religion or worldview
- Islam population: 200M
- Christianity population: 2,642,048
- Hinduism population: 3,595,256
- Ahmadiyya population: 191,737
- Birth rate
- 27.233(2022)
- 27.519(2021)
- 27.967(2020)
- 28.276(2019)
- Death rate
- 6.74(2022)
- 7.168(2021)
- 7.06(2020)
- 6.765(2019)
- Name
- Hồi Quốc nature of statement: rarely
- Tây Hồi nature of statement: sometimes
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Sources- 1.tapchicongthuong.vn/michael-jackson-truoc-nam-1975-duoc-phien-am-thanh-manh-khac-lac-khac-ton--va-hon-100--ten-quoc-gia--dia-danh--ca-si--dien-vien-dien-anh--doc-len-rat-la-tai-65715.htm
- 2.trinm.wordpress.com/2010/08/22/lan-man-v%E1%BB%81-vi%E1%BB%87t-hoa-d%E1%BB%8Ba-danh-va-ten-danh-nhan/
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 30.3753°N, 69.3451°E
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On other databases
195 identifiers linking Pakistan across the web's reference databases
- ABC News topic IDpakistan
- Al-Jazeera topic IDwhere/pakistan
- AllTrails trail IDpakistan
- Analysis & Policy Observatory term ID9363
- Arab Encyclopedia concept ID2409
- ArchINFORM location ID3026
- ASC Leiden Thesaurus ID294930760
- Astro Awani topic IDpakistan
- BabelNet ID00047607n
- Baidu Tieba name巴基斯坦
- Banglapedia ID (Bangla edition)পাকিস্তান
- BBC News topic IDc008ql15vpyt
- BBC Things IDcd832879-ac76-4842-8c33-be2be67e53b8
- BHCL UUID38c8f8fa-3049-4628-8353-9db8c0f81fdf
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID119424488
- Biblissima authority IDQ26910
- Booru tagpakistan
- British Museum place IDx20719
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDpakistan
- Canadiana Authorities ID (former scheme)0003K9471F
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrypakistan
- Climate Policy Radar TopicsQ2206
- CNA topic IDpakistan
- Colon ClassificationSG--44Q7
- Comic Vine ID4020-55955
- Curlie IDRegional/Asia/Pakistan/
- Dagens Nyheter topic IDpakistan
- Data Commons IDcountry/PAK
- DBNL country IDpakis01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--5491
- Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts place IDPL000000049210
- DR topic IDpakistan
- El Moudjahid topic IDpakistan
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID163076
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Pakistan
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDpakistan
- Encyclopedia of China (Second Edition) ID191821
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)4HMn6D
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)582768
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0059626
- ERR keyword ID132808
- Eska.pl topic IDtg-Dzr9-2yVk-dS3w
- Estonian Subject Thesaurus ID132265
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ407
- Euronews topic IDpakistan
- EuroVoc ID2222
- FactGrid item IDQ1059256
- Fandom article IDmemory-beta:Pakistan
- FAST ID1210275
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)PK
- France 24 topic ID (French)pakistan
- Freebase ID/m/05sb1
- GACS ID508
- GCMD keyword ID60b17f24-cf23-4209-91c4-975a87a7acb0
- GENC 3-character codePAK
- GeoNames ID1168579
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)YpZQA7
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID1000133
- GitHub topicpakistan
- Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online IDPakistan
- GND ID4075812-6
- Google Arts & Culture entity IDm05sb1
- Google Doodlepakistan-independence-day-2025
- Google Maps Customer ID5095719589482107484
- Google News topics IDCAAqJQgKIh9DQkFTRVFvSUwyMHZNRFZ6WWpFU0JXVnVMVWRDS0FBUAE
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDpakistan
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0048386
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDPakistan
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)2313092
- Grove Art Online IDT064697
- Gynopedia IDPakistan
- Harper's tagpakistan
- HDS ID003423
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1286077
- Hrvatska enciklopedija ID46154
- IAB code1374
- ICANNWiki page IDPakistan
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30784
- IDAI.gazetteer ID2043064
- IdRef ID026397404
- IMDb keywordpakistan
- INaturalist place ID7076
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99213
- Interlingual Index IDi83863
- Invasive Species Compendium Datasheet ID108537
- IOC country codePAK
- ISBN identifier group978-627
- ISNI0000000121800806
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codePK
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codePAK