Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan · Southern Asia
Updated 8 November 2026
Pakistan is a country in Southern Asia with its capital in Islamabad. Its head of state is Asif Ali Zardari and its head of government is Shehbaz Sharif. On DiploMaps you can see Pakistan on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Head of state
- Asif Ali ZardariPresident of Pakistan (2008–2013; since 2024)
- Head of government
- Shehbaz SharifPrime Minister of Pakistan (2022–2023; 2024–present)
- Foreign minister
- Ishaq DarDeputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Population
- 255.2 million (2025)
- Area
- 881,912 km²
- GDP
- $407.3 billion (2025)
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR)
- Official languages
- English, Urdu
- United Nations
- Member since 1947
- Region
- Southern Asia · Asia
Pakistan and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $6.6 billion
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $4.1 billion
- Visa for UAE citizens
- No visa needed90 days
Memberships
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Non-Aligned Movement
- Group of 77
- CICA
- Asia Cooperation Dialogue
- SAARC