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Pakistan, which hosts towns such as Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and capital Islamabad, is the second largest among SAARC countries. Pakistan has slew of attractions which keep on fascinating tourists. Who would like to miss culture and cuisine of Lahore? Variety of experiences entertain tourists while tour in Pakistan. Karachi, the biggest city of Pakistan, is also the commercial centre of the country. Tomb of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan, is in Karachi. Lahore hosts several architecturally spectacular buildings and monuments. Many of these date back to the Mughal Empire, which tourists can tour during visit to Lahore.

In north-western Pakistan most important city is Peshawar. Trip to Peshawar Museum provides very good opportunity to witness evocative collections of Gandhara sculpture as well as exquisite handicrafts. In ancient days, Peshawar was called Purushapur. Multan is famous for manufacturing silk, cotton, carpets, glazed pottery, and enamel work. Capital Islamabad is a well planned city, divided into eight largely independent zones.