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Pakistan: Country in South Asia
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor.

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Pakistani Grooming Gangs in UK: 250,000 White Girls Exploited; Musk Slams Starmer, Demand Action [Video]

Pakistani Grooming Gangs in UK: 250,000 White Girls Exploited; Musk Slams Starmer, Demand Action

In a shocking revelation, it is reported that over 250,000 white girls in the UK have been systematically exploited by grooming gangs, with a significant number of the perpetrators of Pakistani..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 05:07Published
Balochistan Liberation Army Attack Paramilitary Troops Bus: 6 killed, 25 injured in Deadly Bombing [Video]

Balochistan Liberation Army Attack Paramilitary Troops Bus: 6 killed, 25 injured in Deadly Bombing

A deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Balochistan province left six people dead, including paramilitary troops, and over 25 others injured. The attack targeted a bus carrying Frontier Corps..

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Taliban Targets Pakistan with Missiles After Deadly Airstrikes | Retaliation Beyond Durand Line [Video]

Taliban Targets Pakistan with Missiles After Deadly Airstrikes | Retaliation Beyond Durand Line

In a tense escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban has launched missile strikes targeting several points in Pakistan’s border region. This retaliation comes just days after..

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Pakistani Airstrikes on December 24 Hit Seven Afghan Villages, Killing 15, Including a Family of 5 [Video]

Pakistani Airstrikes on December 24 Hit Seven Afghan Villages, Killing 15, Including a Family of 5

Pakistani airstrikes on December 24 targeted villages in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, killing at least 15, including women and children. The Taliban condemned the attacks, vowing retaliation,..

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Breaking: China Sending 40 J-35 War Jets To Pakistan| BIG Trouble for India? Details [Video]

Breaking: China Sending 40 J-35 War Jets To Pakistan| BIG Trouble for India? Details

Pakistan is planning to acquire 40 advanced Chinese J-35 stealth fighter jets, marking China's first export of fifth-generation aircraft. The deal aims to replace Pakistan's aging fleet of F-16s and..

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Pakistan Army Returns to Bangladesh After 53 Years: Strategic Shift To Challenge India’s Influence? [Video]

Pakistan Army Returns to Bangladesh After 53 Years: Strategic Shift To Challenge India’s Influence?

After more than five decades, Pakistan’s military is rekindling ties with Bangladesh. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza's proposed visit to Dhaka and the plans for joint naval exercises signal a major..

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U.S Slaps Sanctions On 4 Pakistan Ballistic Missile Entities, Bans American Business Ties [Video]

U.S Slaps Sanctions On 4 Pakistan Ballistic Missile Entities, Bans American Business Ties

The US has imposed sanctions on Pakistan's National Development Complex and three firms linked to its ballistic missile program, freezing their US assets and prohibiting American business ties. The..

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'My Stance is Clear': Priyanka Gandhi's Handbag Sparks Debate | BJP Accuses of Muslim Appeasement [Video]

'My Stance is Clear': Priyanka Gandhi's Handbag Sparks Debate | BJP Accuses of Muslim Appeasement

Priyanka Gandhi's recent appearance carrying a handbag with the word "Palestine" on it has sparked a major controversy. The image, shared by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed, led to strong reactions..

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New Delhi on Pakistan’s 'Surprising Naval Expansion' with China Amid Islamabad's Economic Crisis [Video]

New Delhi on Pakistan’s 'Surprising Naval Expansion' with China Amid Islamabad's Economic Crisis

India has voiced strong concerns over Pakistan's unexpected naval expansion, especially with China's growing influence in the region. As Pakistan focuses on building its military capabilities,..

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In Pakistan, concerns about worsening air pollution are making EVs an attractive option [Video]

In Pakistan, concerns about worsening air pollution are making EVs an attractive option

Air quality is a concern in cities across Pakistan as smog causes serious health issues for the public.

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Imran Khan’s Wife Bushra Bibi Takes Center Stage in Pakistan Protests: Dive into Her Political Rise [Video]

Imran Khan’s Wife Bushra Bibi Takes Center Stage in Pakistan Protests: Dive into Her Political Rise

Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, has recently emerged as a prominent figure in Pakistan's ongoing protests, captivating the nation with her bold actions and defiant stance. Known for her spiritual..

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Pakistan Chaos: Nearly 1,000 Arrested in Demand for Imran Khan’s Release Amid Violent Clashes [Video]

Pakistan Chaos: Nearly 1,000 Arrested in Demand for Imran Khan’s Release Amid Violent Clashes

In Pakistan, nearly 1,000 people have been arrested after violent clashes erupted during protests demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The protests, which began over the..

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VIDEO| Pakistan Protests: Drone Footage Shows Clashes as Police Fire Tear Gas at Imran's Supporters [Video]

VIDEO| Pakistan Protests: Drone Footage Shows Clashes as Police Fire Tear Gas at Imran's Supporters

Drone footage captures intense clashes between police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan during protests in Islamabad. The video shows law enforcement firing tear gas at the crowds as..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:09Published
VIDEO | Pakistan PTI Protests Turn Violent: Many Killed in Clashes, Army Ordered to Shoot on Sight [Video]

VIDEO | Pakistan PTI Protests Turn Violent: Many Killed in Clashes, Army Ordered to Shoot on Sight

Pakistan's political crisis deepened as protests by supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party turned violent, leading to clashes across major cities. Demonstrators took to the streets..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:33Published
Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Brutal Sectarian Violence: 37 Dead in Less Than 24 Hours of Violence [Video]

Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Brutal Sectarian Violence: 37 Dead in Less Than 24 Hours of Violence

In a surge of sectarian violence in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, at least 37 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in less than 24 hours. The clashes, primarily between Sunni and..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:26Published

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