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'''Pakistan''' |
The '''modern [[State of Pakistan]]''' had been a part of [[British Indian Empire|British India]] which was an integral part of the [[British Empire]] for nearly a [[century]]. After the [[United Kingdom]] willingly granted the [[Creation of Pakistan|independence]] of state in 1947, that was [[Conception of Pakistan|conceived]] in early 1930s, the [[United Kingdom|British]] left influential mark in [[Urdu language|language]], [[Local government in Pakistan|public administration]], [[Education in Pakistan|education]], [[Architecture of Pakistan|architecture]], [[Telecommunications in Pakistan|communication]], the [[Politics of Pakistan|political system]], [[Pakistani philosophy|thinking]] and [[Culture of Pakistan |nature]]. These marks are the British heritage of [[Pakistan]] which is traced in deep life cycles of common man's life in Pakistan. |
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==Architecture== |
==Architecture== |
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[[Image:The-Lahore-Museum-Building-2.jpeg|thumb|right|250px|Lahore Museum]] |
[[Image:The-Lahore-Museum-Building-2.jpeg|thumb|right|250px|Lahore Museum]] |
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The British introduced a new style of |
The British introduced a new style of architecture. It was simple and useful. Often it was the mixture of local and English elements. It can be seen in railway stations, cantonements, courts, colleges and schools, churches, bridges and museums. |
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==English language== |
==English language== |
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Revision as of 22:14, 24 June 2012
The modern State of Pakistan had been a part of British India which was an integral part of the British Empire for nearly a century. After the United Kingdom willingly granted the independence of state in 1947, that was conceived in early 1930s, the British left influential mark in language, public administration, education, architecture, communication, the political system, thinking and nature. These marks are the British heritage of Pakistan which is traced in deep life cycles of common man's life in Pakistan.
Architecture
The British introduced a new style of architecture. It was simple and useful. Often it was the mixture of local and English elements. It can be seen in railway stations, cantonements, courts, colleges and schools, churches, bridges and museums.
English language
English is the language of government and it is taught at all levels. The Pakistani variant of the English language is known as Pakistani English.
Communication
The British left a large network of railways and roads and the telephone and telegraph system. It is working and growing.
Nature
The British introduced exotic plants in gardens and now they are part of the scene and the lasting gifts to the land.