Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is written in an extended form of the Perso-Arabic script known as Nastaliq. It is mutually intelligible with Hindi, but they differ primarily in script and formal vocabulary.
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Which country is referred to as the 'Land of the Pure'?
Pakistan is called the 'Land of the Pure,' from the Urdu word 'Pak' meaning 'pure,' reflecting its cultural identity. Unlike India, Bangladesh, or Afghanistan, Pakistanâs name and ethos define this nickname.
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What is the geographical surname for Pakistan, known as the 'Land of Pure People'?