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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 world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-largest Muslim population just behind Indonesia. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country in the world by area and the second-largest in South Asia, spanning 881,913 square kilometres. It has a 1,046-kilometre (650-mile) coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south, and is bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan to the west, Iran to the southwest, and China to the northeast. It is separated narrowly from Tajikistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor in the north, and also shares a maritime border with Oman. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre.

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Humza Yousaf: Pakistan-origin man becomes Scotland’s first Muslim leader | Know all | Oneindia News [Video]

Humza Yousaf: Pakistan-origin man becomes Scotland’s first Muslim leader | Know all | Oneindia News

On Monday, Humza Yousaf beat his competitors to become the head of the governing Scottish National Party (SNP). The 37-year-old became the first Muslim leader of a major UK political party and also the..

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Afghanistan and Pakistan rocked by a powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake | Oneindia News [Video]

Afghanistan and Pakistan rocked by a powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake | Oneindia News

Afghanistan and Pakistan rocked by a powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake; Pro-Khalistani Supporters in UK storm Indian High Commission; 700 Indian students in Canada face deportation; US conducts..

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A 6.8 & 2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Delhi-NCR region,Know what people have to say|Oneindia News [Video]

A 6.8 & 2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Delhi-NCR region,Know what people have to say|Oneindia News

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in northern India including the Delhi-NCR region, Punjab and Haryana. According to reports, the earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit countries including..

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TikTok never shared US data with Chinese government, says CEO Shou Zi Chew | Oneindia News [Video]

TikTok never shared US data with Chinese government, says CEO Shou Zi Chew | Oneindia News

TikTok CEO says the app has never shared US data with the Chinese government; Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout package, to get $330 million; South Korea and US to hold largest live-fire..

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Several killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake [Video]

Several killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake

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Earthquake: Pak TV anchor continues to deliver news as studio shakes amid quake | Oneindia News [Video]

Earthquake: Pak TV anchor continues to deliver news as studio shakes amid quake | Oneindia News

Strong earthquake tremors lasting for several seconds were felt in many parts of north India, including the Delhi-National Capital Region on Tuesday night. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake --with the..

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At least 13 people dead after earthquake rocks Pakistan and Afghanistan [Video]

At least 13 people dead after earthquake rocks Pakistan and Afghanistan

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake was felt across huge swathes of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India on Tuesday night, forcing people to spend the night outside.

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Afghanistan and Pakistan rocked by a powerful 6.5 quake, 1 1 people reported dead | Oneindia News [Video]

Afghanistan and Pakistan rocked by a powerful 6.5 quake, 1 1 people reported dead | Oneindia News

11 people were reported dead and around 100 people were injured in the 6.5 magnitude earthquake that jolted Afghanistan and Pakistan. The tremors were felt in parts of India too. #Earthquake..

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Pakistan government is looking to ban Imran Khan’s PTI | Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistan government is looking to ban Imran Khan’s PTI | Oneindia News

Reports are coming from Pakistan that the Shehbaz Sharif government is planning to declare Imran Khan’s political party PTI as ‘proscribed’. #ImranKhan #ShehbazSharif #Pakistan

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Pakistan Police Storm Imran Khan's Home [Video]

Pakistan Police Storm Imran Khan's Home

Police in Pakistan have stormed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's residence in the city of Lahore on Saturday, after someone reportedly opened fire from the roof of the building. At least 30 people..

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Former US President Donald Trump to hold first 2024 rally in Texas later this month | Oneindia News [Video]

Former US President Donald Trump to hold first 2024 rally in Texas later this month | Oneindia News

Former US President Donald Trump to hold first 2024 rally in Texas later this month; Imran Khan's house in Lahore barged into by Pakistan police as Khan was on his way to Islamabad court; WHO accuses..

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SIPRI releases report on arms transfers; India the biggest arms importer |Oneindia News*Explainer [Video]

SIPRI releases report on arms transfers; India the biggest arms importer |Oneindia News*Explainer

There is a very old saying ‘Power flows from the barrel of the gun’. No war can be won without guns…No guns can be bought without a budget…and no budget can overlook the growing demands for..

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Imran Khan's house in Lahore barged into by Pakistan police | Khan at Islamabad court |Oneindia News [Video]

Imran Khan's house in Lahore barged into by Pakistan police | Khan at Islamabad court |Oneindia News

On Saturday, officials from Pakistan’s former prime minister’s political party said that the police entered the home of Imran Khan in Lahore while he was on his way to Islamabad for a court hearing..

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Pakistan funded ISIS said a former founding member of ISKP | Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistan funded ISIS said a former founding member of ISKP | Oneindia News

The former founding member of ISKP in a recent interview revealed that ISIS was funded by Pakistan. #Pakistan #ISKP #Taliban

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Imran Khan appears outside his house wearing gas mask after police action stops | Oneindia News [Video]

Imran Khan appears outside his house wearing gas mask after police action stops | Oneindia News

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan appeared on Wednesday evening wearing a gas mask after a court ordered the security forces to end their action outside his house. #ImranKhan #Pakistan..

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More clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest Imran Khan [Video]

More clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest Imran Khan

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'Dissident club': The fight for freedom of expression in Pakistan [Video]

'Dissident club': The fight for freedom of expression in Pakistan

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Pakistan's Imran Khan ready to give surety bond to appear in court after clashes [Video]

Pakistan's Imran Khan ready to give surety bond to appear in court after clashes

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Imran Khan’s Arrest: Teargas, heavy shelling at Khan’s house as clashes injure many | Oneindia News [Video]

Imran Khan’s Arrest: Teargas, heavy shelling at Khan’s house as clashes injure many | Oneindia News

As Pakistan's police and supporters of Imran Khan continued to clash outside the former prime minister's home in Lahore, teargas and heavy shelling began again at 6am on Wednesday. A heavy contingent..

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan likely to be arrested today after non-bailable issued | Oneindia News [Video]

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan likely to be arrested today after non-bailable issued | Oneindia News

Former Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to be arrested by the police after a non-bailable warrant was issued in his name by a court in Islamabad. #ImranKhan #Pakistan #PTIPakistan

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Pakistan Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants against Imran Khan | Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistan Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants against Imran Khan | Oneindia News

Imran Khan, the former Pakistan Prime Minister and PTI chairman, was issued non-bailable arrest warrants on Monday by an Islamabad district and sessions court in connection with a case involving the..

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Indigo flight to Dubai makes emergency landing at Karachi Airport | Oneindia News [Video]

Indigo flight to Dubai makes emergency landing at Karachi Airport | Oneindia News

An Indigo flight which was travelling to Dubai made an emergency landing in Pakistan’s Karachi. #Indigo #Pakistan #KarachiAirport

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Xi Jinping begins historic third term as China's president | Oneindia News [Video]

Xi Jinping begins historic third term as China's president | Oneindia News

Xi Jinping begins historic third term as China's president; China warns US against crossing 'red line' on Taiwan; Russia launches massive missile attacks in Ukraine; Massive fire in Rohingya camp in..

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India likely to take military action against Pakistan under PM Modi says US report | Oneindia News [Video]

India likely to take military action against Pakistan under PM Modi says US report | Oneindia News

A US intelligence report has stated that India is likely to have military confrontation with Pakistan if provoked under PM Modi’s leadership. #India #PMModi #Pakistan

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India slams Pakistan in UN for raising Kashmir issue calls it unworthy to answer | Oneindia News [Video]

India slams Pakistan in UN for raising Kashmir issue calls it unworthy to answer | Oneindia News

India slammed Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue in the UN and said that the issue was unworthy to answer. #Pakistan #Kashmir #India

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