It is difficult to give an exact number of cities in Pakistan because there is no universally agreed-upon definition of what constitutes a "city." However, Pakistan's official administrative divisions include 6 major metropolitan cities and 100+ other cities of varying sizes and importance.
Major Metropolitan Cities:
- Karachi: The largest city in Pakistan and the economic hub.
- Lahore: The second-largest city and the cultural capital.
- Islamabad: The capital city and a major administrative center.
- Faisalabad: A major industrial and agricultural center.
- Rawalpindi: A military and commercial hub.
- Peshawar: The capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and a historical city.
Other Cities:
Pakistan has numerous other cities that are significant for their industries, culture, or history. These include:
- Gujranwala: A major industrial center known for its textile industry.
- Multan: A historical city and a center for agriculture and trade.
- Sialkot: Known for its sports goods manufacturing.
- Hyderabad: A historical city and a major center for agriculture and trade.
- Quetta: The capital of Balochistan province and a center for mining and agriculture.
The number of cities in Pakistan is constantly evolving as new urban centers emerge and existing ones grow.
