Population: 204,924,861 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Punjabi 45%, Pashtun (Pathan) 15%, Sindhi 14%, Other 26%
Religions: Muslim (official) 96%, Other 4%
Languages: Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Other 40%
Area: 796,095 sq km (slightly less than 2x California)
Government Type: Federal Parliamentary Republic
National Capital: Islamabad
Currency: Pakistani Rupees (PKR)
Secondary School Certificate | Grades 9-10 |
Secondary School Intermediate Certificate | Grades 11-12 |
2-Year Bachelor’s Degree | 2 years |
3-Year Bachelor’s Degree | 3 years |
Bachelor of Education | 1 year after 2-3 Year Bachelor’s Degree |
4-Year Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years |
Master’s Degree | 1-3 years |
Doctorate | 1-5 years |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
60 – 100% First Class | A |
50 – 59% Second Class | B |
35 – 49% Third/Pass Class | C |
0 – 34% Fail | F |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
70 – 100% Distinction | A+ |
60 – 69% First Class | A |
45 – 59% Second Class | B |
35 – 44% Pass Class | C |
0 – 34% Fail | F |
Scales may vary among postsecondary institutions and programs. Check transcript for specific scale used.
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
85 – 100% Distinction | A+ |
70 – 84% First Class | A |
60 – 69% Second Class | B |
50 – 59% Pass Class | C |
0 – 49% Fail | F |
Scales may vary among postsecondary institutions and programs. Check transcript for specific scale used.
English-only documents are acceptable. Original language documents are not required.
