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Paistan is commonly a misspelling of Pakistan, a country in South Asia. Pakistan covers parts of the Indus River plain and the Iranian plateau and borders India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the west, and China to the north, with the Arabian Sea to the south. Its capital is Islamabad, and its largest city is Karachi. The country is home to diverse ethnic groups, languages, and cultural traditions.

Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic. The President serves as head of state with largely ceremonial duties, while the Prime Minister is the head of government. The bicameral parliament consists of the National Assembly and the Senate. The country maintains relationships with its neighboring states through diplomacy and regional organizations.

Official languages are Urdu and English; Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Balochi are widely spoken. The majority religion is Islam, with minority Hindu, Christian, and other communities. Pakistan is divided into provinces and territories, including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, plus autonomous or disputed areas such as Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The culture reflects a blend of regional traditions and influences from South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, expressed in literature, music, cuisine, and art.

Historically, the region has roots in the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation and later empires before becoming part of British India. It gained independence in 1947 as a homeland for Muslims, forming Pakistan. In 1971 separate governance led to the independence of Bangladesh. Pakistan conducted nuclear tests in 1998. Its economy is developing, with significant contributions from agriculture, textiles, manufacturing, and services, but it faces ongoing development and governance challenges.