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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 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, being the second largest in South Asia. 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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Earthquakes hit Pakistan, New Guinea and Xizang; global seismic activity monitored | Oneindia News [Video]

Earthquakes hit Pakistan, New Guinea and Xizang; global seismic activity monitored | Oneindia News

Seismic activities rattled regions across the globe. Pakistan witnessed an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2. Interestingly, this seismic event in Pakistan was not isolated. Moments before it, a..

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Pakistan: UK Visa Office In Karachi Airs 'Adult Video' On TV | Video Goes Viral | Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistan: UK Visa Office In Karachi Airs 'Adult Video' On TV | Video Goes Viral | Oneindia News

In a shocking turn of events, the UK Visa Office in Karachi accidentally aired an 'adult video' on TV, leaving viewers in disbelief. The incident has raised questions about the security and content..

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The BRICS Standoff: Analysing India's Big Problem with Pakistan's Entry | Oneindia News [Video]

The BRICS Standoff: Analysing India's Big Problem with Pakistan's Entry | Oneindia News

In 2023, the BRICS Alliance expanded to nearly 11 nations, adding significant members like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt. Pakistan, backed by China, aimed to join. Pakistan applied for BRICS membership..

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Israel Bans Lashkar-e-Taiba Amid 15th Commemoration of 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks | Oneindia News [Video]

Israel Bans Lashkar-e-Taiba Amid 15th Commemoration of 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks | Oneindia News

In a landmark decision coinciding with the 15th commemoration of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Israel has officially banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Join us as we explore the implications of this..

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Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara Event Sparks Fury: Alcohol & Meat Allegations on Pakistan | Oneindia News [Video]

Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara Event Sparks Fury: Alcohol & Meat Allegations on Pakistan | Oneindia News

Controversy arose at Pakistan's Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara amid allegations of serving meat and alcohol, sparking outrage in the Sikh community. Videos of a dance party surfaced, drawing condemnation..

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Toss Controversy: Rohit Sharma's Toss Dominance Sparks Debate| Pakistan misses the point| Oneindia [Video]

Toss Controversy: Rohit Sharma's Toss Dominance Sparks Debate| Pakistan misses the point| Oneindia

In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final, India triumphed over New Zealand by 70 runs at Wankhede, securing a spot in the final. However, the win was overshadowed by former Pakistani cricketer..

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India vs New Zealand: Pakistan super fan Chacha Mohammad Bashir cheers for Team India | Oneindia [Video]

India vs New Zealand: Pakistan super fan Chacha Mohammad Bashir cheers for Team India | Oneindia

Pakistan super fan Chicago Chacha Mohammad Bashir says Pakistani players came to India to feast on biryani and buy bangles for their wives ... this is a full video of ram babu - Team India super fan -..

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Pakistan and China conduct Naval drills in the Arabian Sea, a message for India and U.S | Oneindia [Video]

Pakistan and China conduct Naval drills in the Arabian Sea, a message for India and U.S | Oneindia

China and Pakistan conduct joint naval drills in the Arabian Sea, emphasizing maritime security. The exercises coincide with India-US defense cooperation, raising concerns about safeguarding economic..

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Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, faces potential arrest in a corruption case |Oneindia [Video]

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, faces potential arrest in a corruption case |Oneindia

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, is reportedly at risk of being arrested in connection with a corruption case.NAB is reviewing evidence in financial transactions involving Bushra Bibi..

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WATCH| What a Pakistani Driver in UAE had to say for PM Modi, CM Yogi | Oneindia News [Video]

WATCH| What a Pakistani Driver in UAE had to say for PM Modi, CM Yogi | Oneindia News

A Pakistani driver in the UAE extends his heartfelt admiration for India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Recognizing the selfless dedication and tireless efforts of a leader who transcends national..

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US Pushes to Increase Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Amid Heightened Tensions [Video]

US Pushes to Increase Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Amid Heightened Tensions

US Pushes to Increase , Nuclear Weapons Stockpile , Amid Heightened Tensions. 'Newsweek' reports that nuclear weapons have gained international focus amid a tense geopolitical..

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Twist in China-Pakistan Friendship | Report: 98% of Chinese Loan to Pakistan Not Out of Generosity [Video]

Twist in China-Pakistan Friendship | Report: 98% of Chinese Loan to Pakistan Not Out of Generosity

A recent report reveals that 98% of China's funding to Pakistan consists of loans, not grants. The outstanding debt amounts to $67.22 billion, 19.6% of Pakistan's GDP, higher than reported. China has..

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Pakistan Air Force base Mianwali under attack, explosions and heavy firing reported | Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistan Air Force base Mianwali under attack, explosions and heavy firing reported | Oneindia News

The Pakistan Air Force Base in Punjab's Mianwali on Saturday morning (Nov 4) with reports claiming several heavily armed jihadis including multiple suicide bombers attacked the airbase. #Pakistan..

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Pakistan expels 165,000 Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan [Video]

Pakistan expels 165,000 Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan

Aid agencies have warned that Afghans forcibly deported from Pakistan to Afghanistan are in dire need of assisance.

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Pakistan: 5 killed in Dera Ismail Khan bomb blast targeting police, 21 others injured | Oneindia [Video]

Pakistan: 5 killed in Dera Ismail Khan bomb blast targeting police, 21 others injured | Oneindia

At least five people have been killed and over 20 are wounded in a blast that took place in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan on Friday. The bomb exploded close to a police patrol in Dera..

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Pakistan: General elections in Pakistan to be held on Feb 11 after months long uncertainty| Oneindia [Video]

Pakistan: General elections in Pakistan to be held on Feb 11 after months long uncertainty| Oneindia

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday told the country’s Supreme Court that the much-awaited general election will be held on February 11 next year. This follows the dispute regarding..

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Afghans in Pakistan face uncertainty amid deportation plan | DW |  Oneindia News [Video]

Afghans in Pakistan face uncertainty amid deportation plan | DW | Oneindia News

As Pakistan's deadline for deporting undocumented migrants draws near, Afghan refugees there are worried about their future. #Afghans #Pakistan #AfghansInPakistan #Deportation #AfghanDeportation..

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Afghans forced to flee Pakistan as Islamabad cracks down on refugees [Video]

Afghans forced to flee Pakistan as Islamabad cracks down on refugees

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Afghan refugees detained and deported in Pakistan as deadline expires [Video]

Afghan refugees detained and deported in Pakistan as deadline expires

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Afghan refugees leave Pakistan as deportation threat looms [Video]

Afghan refugees leave Pakistan as deportation threat looms

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South Africa beat Pakistan in a nail-biting encounter in Chennai in World Cup 2023 | Oneindia  News [Video]

South Africa beat Pakistan in a nail-biting encounter in Chennai in World Cup 2023 | Oneindia News

In a World Cup showdown, South Africa secured a thrilling one-wicket victory against Pakistan, chasing 271 runs. Tailender Keshav Maharaj's boundary off Mohammad Nawaz sealed the win with 16 balls to..

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Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa defeat Pakistan in a nail-biting thriller | Oneindia News [Video]

Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa defeat Pakistan in a nail-biting thriller | Oneindia News

In the heat of Chennai, South Africa and Pakistan locked horns in a historic nail-biting ICC ODI World Cup 2023 encounter this Friday. The thrilling encounter concluded with Proteas emerging victorious..

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Russian President Putin oversees Russian nuclear test drills from Moscow [Video]

Russian President Putin oversees Russian nuclear test drills from Moscow

The upper house of the Russian parliament has voted to rescind Russia's signing of a 1996 international nuclear test ban treaty. The treaty was never ratified by the US, China, India, Pakistan, North..

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