Federation Maps and Fact Sheets

Pakistan
Federalism introduced in 1956
Official Website of the federal government of Pakistan

Constituent units

• 4 provinces: Balochistan; North-West Frontier Province; Punjab; Sindh. 
  1 federal capital district.
  2 federally administered areas: Northern Area (FANA) and Tribal Areas (FATA).
• Map of the provinces and territories of Pakistan
• Official Websites of provincial governments

Constitutional distribution of powers

• The Constitution of Pakistan, particulary Parts IV and V.

Legislative Institutions

• Federal : A Bicameral Parliament consisting of a Senate and a National Assembly.

Official languages

Urdu is the national language. English may be used officially in federal institutions. Provincial assemblies may promote another language in addition to Urdu.

Other links of interest

• Overview of Pakistan