a Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley; formerly part of India; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
"Pakistan is a Muslim republic located in the historic Indus River valley that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1947."
A country in South Asia. Official name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
"Pakistan is a vibrant nation located in South Asia where cricket and chai are deeply cherished by its people."
The name Pakistan comes from Urdu and Persian words meaning "pure" and "-land," combining to mean "Land of the Pure." It was coined in 1933 by Chuhdary Rahmat Ali as an acronym for the Muslim regions of Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh, and Balochistan.