Subnational divisions of Pakistan: provinces, territories and administered Kashmir
Overview of Pakistan's subnational structure: four provinces, federal territories including Islamabad, autonomous regions, and the Pakistan-administered parts of Kashmir, with their differing governance and legal arrangements.
Pakistan is a country in Asia. Its internal organization includes several kinds of subnational units with different powers and responsibilities.
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Administrative divisions
At the top level, Pakistan is composed of four large provinces and a number of territories with distinct legal arrangements. The four main provinces have their own elected governments. In addition, there are areas administered directly by the federal government or given special autonomous status; these are generally described as territories.
- The four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
- Federal capital and special regions, which include the Islamabad Capital Territory and two autonomous territories (each with its own local administration).
Kashmir
Pakistan also administers part of the wider region known as Kashmir. The area under Pakistani control is split into two separate administrative units. The remainder of the Kashmir region is administered by India.
Questions and answers
Q: How many administrative units does Pakistan have?
A: Pakistan has five provinces and two territories.
Q: What is Pakistan's position geographically speaking?
A: Pakistan is a country in Asia.
Q: What is the name of the disputed region administered by Pakistan?
A: The disputed region administered by Pakistan is called Kashmir.
Q: How is the Kashmir region divided between Pakistan and India?
A: Pakistan administers part of Kashmir while the rest is administered by India.
Q: How many separate areas is the part of Kashmir administered by Pakistan divided into?
A: The part of Kashmir administered by Pakistan is divided into two separate areas.
Q: What is the name of the areas in Kashmir administered by Pakistan?
A: The areas in Kashmir administered by Pakistan are not specified in the text.
Q: What type of units are the territories in Pakistan?
A: The territories in Pakistan are administrative units.
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