* Population: 11.1 million (2017)
* Capital of Punjab province
* Located in the northeast of Pakistan
* Known for its Mughal-era architecture, including the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort
* A center of education and culture
* Home to several universities, colleges, and museums
Karachi
* Population: 16.5 million (2017)
* Capital of Sindh province
* Located in the south of Pakistan
* The largest city in Pakistan
* A major port city and economic center
* Home to several industries, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, and steel
Islamabad
* Population: 2.2 million (2017)
* The capital of Pakistan
* Located in the north of Pakistan
* A planned city, built in the 1960s
* Home to several government buildings, including the Parliament House and the Prime Minister's House
* A center of education and research
* Home to several universities, colleges, and research institutions
Peshawar
* Population: 1.9 million (2017)
* Capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
* Located in the northwest of Pakistan
* A major city near the border with Afghanistan
* Known for its historical sites, including the Peshawar Museum and the Bala Hisar Fort
* A center of trade and commerce
Quetta
* Population: 1.2 million (2017)
* Capital of Balochistan province
* Located in the southwest of Pakistan
* A major city near the border with Afghanistan and Iran
* Known for its dry climate and harsh weather conditions
* A center of mining and agriculture