President Mohammad Rafiq Tarar since 1997. Following a military coup in October 1999, General Parvez Musharraf took over as the leader of the new military regime. English is widely spoken. Regional languages include Punjabi, Pushto, Sindhi, Saraiki, and Baluchi. There are numerous local dialects.
Coverage is limited to main cities.
Services are operated by the Pakistan telephone and telegraph department. Internet caf s exist in main urban areas. There are services at post offices, telegraph offices and main hotels. The Central Telegraph Offices provide a 24-hour service. Airmail takes four to five days to reach Western Europe.