Pakistan

Pakistan is a parliamentary federal republic in South Asia, with a population of nearly 200 million people. Pakistan held elections in May 2013, and the government is led by the Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N). Pakistan is a developing country with some tourist facilities in major cities but limited facilities in outlying areas. Many parts of the country are affected by militancy and violent extremism. Read the Department of State’s Fact Sheet on Pakistan for additional information on U.S.-Pakistan relations.