Culture of Pakistan

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The culture of Pakistan (Urdu: ثقافتِ پاکستان, romanized: S̱eqāfat-e Pākistān) comprises Turco-Persian, Arab, Afghan and North Indian cultural traditions and has persisted for centuries and encompasses the cultural diversity of the nation. Its location at the crossroads of Central, South and West Asia historically made it a hub of diversity. Over centuries, the region has developed a distinct cultural identity, shaped by a fusion of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and North Indian influences. Additionally, Pakistan's diverse ethnic groups maintain unique cultural traditions, particularly in dress, cuisine, and religious practices, with certain pre-Islamic customs continuing to influence local traditions despite the overarching framework of Islamic culture. Marriages and other major events are also significantly different among the different ethnic groups. Until 1979, Pakistan maintained a relatively liberal Islamic identity; however, the Islamization policies introduced that year led to...

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