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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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Breaking: 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Pakistan’s Rawalpindi | Tremors Felt in North India [Video]

Breaking: 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Pakistan’s Rawalpindi | Tremors Felt in North India

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Rawalpindi, Pakistan, shaking parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Tremors were felt across North India, but no casualties reported so far. Experts warn of..

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USA Breaks Silence on Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition: Strong Commitment with India to Fight Terrorism [Video]

USA Breaks Silence on Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition: Strong Commitment with India to Fight Terrorism

In a significant move, the U.S. has extradited Tahawwur Rana, the man accused of orchestrating the horrific 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. This marks a pivotal moment in the fight against terrorism, as..

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Modi Meets Bangladesh's Yunus in Bangkok Amid Diplomatic Strains and Regional Security Concerns [Video]

Modi Meets Bangladesh's Yunus in Bangkok Amid Diplomatic Strains and Regional Security Concerns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok during the BIMSTEC Summit, amid strained ties between the nations. The meeting follows Yunus’s controversial..

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India's Billion-Dollar Defense Deal: Light Combat Helicopters Military Power Against China, Pakistan [Video]

India's Billion-Dollar Defense Deal: Light Combat Helicopters Military Power Against China, Pakistan

India has approved its biggest-ever defense deal, worth $7.3 billion, to procure 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) for the Indian Army and Air Force. These helicopters, developed by Hindustan..

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BREAKING: Deadly Blast Hits Pakistan Army Convoy in Balochistan, Kills 5– BLA Claims Responsibility [Video]

BREAKING: Deadly Blast Hits Pakistan Army Convoy in Balochistan, Kills 5– BLA Claims Responsibility

A powerful suicide blast has rocked a Pakistani Army convoy in Balochistan’s Noshki, killing at least five soldiers and injuring more than ten others. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed..

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BREAKING | 26/11 Mastermind Hafiz Saeed Shot? Saeed's Top Aide Abu Qatal Eliminated in Pakistan [Video]

BREAKING | 26/11 Mastermind Hafiz Saeed Shot? Saeed's Top Aide Abu Qatal Eliminated in Pakistan

26/11 Mastermind Hafiz Saeed: 26/11 Mumbai Attack Mastermind Hafiz Saeed Reportedly Shot? Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief and UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed was critically injured in a shooting in..

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Pakistan Travel Ban Threat As Trump Plans Broader Restrictions | 41 Nations On List | Reports [Video]

Pakistan Travel Ban Threat As Trump Plans Broader Restrictions | 41 Nations On List | Reports

Pakistan travel ban threat looms as Donald Trump’s administration considers broader restrictions on 41 nations. Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bhutan are among those facing potential US visa suspensions..

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Jaffar Express Attack: Shehbaz Sharif Visits Balochistan – Rising Threats, Security Crisis in Pak [Video]

Jaffar Express Attack: Shehbaz Sharif Visits Balochistan – Rising Threats, Security Crisis in Pak

Jaffar Express Attack: A deadly militant attack struck the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Balochistan province, leaving 54 people dead, including 33 militants and 21 hostages. The attack,..

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Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Latest: How Trump Pressured Zelensky to Yield to Putin – New Details Emerge [Video]

Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Latest: How Trump Pressured Zelensky to Yield to Putin – New Details Emerge

A deadly attack on Pakistan’s Jaffar Express has left 21 hostages dead after separatist militants targeted the train in Balochistan. The Pakistani army confirmed the end of the siege, stating that 33..

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Pakistan Train Attack Update: 27 militants killed, 155 passengers rescued | Jaffar Express Attack [Video]

Pakistan Train Attack Update: 27 militants killed, 155 passengers rescued | Jaffar Express Attack

A deadly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan left passengers trapped as militants targeted the train. Pakistani security forces launched a swift operation, eliminating 27 insurgents..

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Pakistan Train Hijack| Security Forces Kill 16 Militants, Rescue 104 Hostages As Operation Continues [Video]

Pakistan Train Hijack| Security Forces Kill 16 Militants, Rescue 104 Hostages As Operation Continues

Pakistan train hijack situation intensifies as security forceskill 16 militants and rescue 104 hostages from the Jaffar Express. The train, carrying 400 passengers, was intercepted by BLA militants in..

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Pakistan Breaking : Train Hijacked, Several Killed By Baloch Army, 400 Passengers Taken As Hostages [Video]

Pakistan Breaking : Train Hijacked, Several Killed By Baloch Army, 400 Passengers Taken As Hostages

Pakistan Breaking : Terror strikes Pakistan’s railways as Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants hijack the Jaffar Express in Bolan, Balochistan! The armed group has taken 120 hostages, including..

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Rajnath Singh Exclusive Interview: Women in Armed Forces, One Nation One Election, Future of PoK [Video]

Rajnath Singh Exclusive Interview: Women in Armed Forces, One Nation One Election, Future of PoK

In an exclusive interview, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks on key national issues, including the increasing role of women in the armed forces, the government's vision for 'One Nation, One..

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US Arrests ISIS-K Suspect Linked To Moscow Concert Hall Attack, Charged With Aiding Deadly Acts [Video]

US Arrests ISIS-K Suspect Linked To Moscow Concert Hall Attack, Charged With Aiding Deadly Acts

US authorities have arrested Mohammad Sharifullah, an ISIS-k member linked to the 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that killed 145 people. Charged with aiding terrorist acts, he allegedly provided..

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Shocking Moment When Bomber Detonates inside Pakistani Madrassa –Top pro-Taliban Cleric Among Dead [Video]

Shocking Moment When Bomber Detonates inside Pakistani Madrassa –Top pro-Taliban Cleric Among Dead

A devastating suicide bombing rocked a madrassa in Akora Khattak, Pakistan, killing prominent pro-Taliban cleric Hamidul Haq and four others just days before Ramadan. The explosion, which injured..

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Breaking: Bomb Blast At Pakistan Seminary Kills 5, Injures Dozens In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Video]

Breaking: Bomb Blast At Pakistan Seminary Kills 5, Injures Dozens In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A powerful bomb exploded at a mosque inside a pro-Taliban seminary in Akora Khattak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killing at least five worshippers and injuring dozens ahead of Ramadan. The blast..

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Earthquake Strikes Pakistan's Rawalpindi—Second Jolt in 12 Days! Is a Bigger Disaster Coming? [Video]

Earthquake Strikes Pakistan's Rawalpindi—Second Jolt in 12 Days! Is a Bigger Disaster Coming?

Pakistan has been hit by another earthquake! A 4.5 magnitude tremor struck early this morning, just 12 days after a stronger quake near Rawalpindi. The seismic activity raises concerns about the..

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Get Over India...: Pakistan Humiliated By India at UNHRC | Hard Hitting Response To 'Failed State' [Video]

Get Over India...: Pakistan Humiliated By India at UNHRC | Hard Hitting Response To 'Failed State'

India strongly criticized Pakistan at the UNHRC, calling it a "failed state" surviving on foreign aid and instability. India's envoy, Kshitij Tyagi, dismissed Pakistan's allegations on Jammu & Kashmir,..

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India Vs Pakistan| India Wins the Match, Reaches Semifinals | Virat Kohli Scores a Century [Video]

India Vs Pakistan| India Wins the Match, Reaches Semifinals | Virat Kohli Scores a Century

In an exhilarating encounter, India emerged victorious over Pakistan, securing a spot in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy. Virat Kohli played a stellar role, scoring a brilliant century that..

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IND vs PAK: Hardik Pandya Dismisses Babar Azam| India Back in the Game | Champions Trophy 2025 [Video]

IND vs PAK: Hardik Pandya Dismisses Babar Azam| India Back in the Game | Champions Trophy 2025

In a high-intensity Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan, Hardik Pandya delivered a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Babar Azam for 23. The star all-rounder got the Pakistan captain..

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IND vs PAK: Vishal Malhotra Reveals How 'Mauka Mauka' Advertisement Started | Watch Full Interview [Video]

IND vs PAK: Vishal Malhotra Reveals How 'Mauka Mauka' Advertisement Started | Watch Full Interview

Ahead of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) clash, we had an exclusive conversation with Vishal Malhotra, the face behind the iconic 'Mauka Mauka' advertisement. In this interview, he..

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