Former subdivisions of Pakistan facts for kids
The former subdivisions of Pakistan were like different parts or regions that made up the country. Most of these special areas existed between 1947 and 1975. They helped manage the country before Pakistan changed how it organized its provinces and territories.
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How Pakistan's Regions Changed
Pakistan's early regions came from the way British India was set up. When the British ruled, they created different provinces and areas. After 1947, British India was divided. This led to the creation of two new independent countries: Pakistan and India.
East and West Pakistan
From 1947 to 1971, Pakistan was split into two main parts. These were called East Pakistan and West Pakistan. They were about 1600 kilometers apart, with India in the middle.
- East Pakistan: This part was mostly made up of one large province called East Bengal. It also included the Sylhet District. Today, East Pakistan is the country of Bangladesh.
- West Pakistan: This part was formed from several different areas. These included three Governor's provinces: North-West Frontier Province, West Punjab, and Sindh. There was also one Chief Commissioner's Province called Baluchistan. On top of that, there were several Princely states and parts of Kashmir. Princely states were areas ruled by local princes, but they were connected to Pakistan.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, Pakistan changed how it organized these regions. The goal was to make the country easier to govern. These changes led to the provinces and territories we see in Pakistan today.
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Images for kids
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Map of one unit of Pakistan in 1955
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Map of new provinces of Pakistan in 1970
