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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, 9th largest in Asia and 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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Pakistan Air Strikes on Afghan Border, Taliban Warns of Consequences, Details Here| Oneindia [Video]

Pakistan Air Strikes on Afghan Border, Taliban Warns of Consequences, Details Here| Oneindia

Eight civilians, including women and children, tragically perished in air strikes by the Pakistani military near the Afghan border. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated, with..

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IMF Question Pakistan Over Claims of Meeting Targets Even Before Proper Review| Oneindia News [Video]

IMF Question Pakistan Over Claims of Meeting Targets Even Before Proper Review| Oneindia News

The IMF team, led by Nathan Porter, expressed dismay at Pakistan's finance ministry for prematurely claiming fulfillment of structural benchmarks. Before completing their review, the team arrived to..

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CAA: U.S. Expresses Concern Over Citizenship Law Implementation in India| Oneindia News [Video]

CAA: U.S. Expresses Concern Over Citizenship Law Implementation in India| Oneindia News

The United States voiced concern over India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), aiming to expedite citizenship for persecuted migrants. US State Department closely monitors the implementation,..

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What Pakistan's Seema Haider Said On CAA Implementation in India | Is She Eligible? | Oneindia News [Video]

What Pakistan's Seema Haider Said On CAA Implementation in India | Is She Eligible? | Oneindia News

Seema Haider, a Pakistani national residing in Greater Noida, expresses her gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act. Watch to learn..

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Central Government Ease Rules for Seeking Citizenship under CAA; Here's What You Need |Oneindia News [Video]

Central Government Ease Rules for Seeking Citizenship under CAA; Here's What You Need |Oneindia News

Discover how the Citizenship (Amendment) Act has simplified the path to Indian citizenship for minority communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Learn about the latest rules and their..

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Aseefa Bhutto, President Zardari’s Daughter to Ascend as Pakistan's First Lady| Oneindia News [Video]

Aseefa Bhutto, President Zardari’s Daughter to Ascend as Pakistan's First Lady| Oneindia News

Aseefa Bhutto, daughter of Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and late ex-PM Benazir Bhutto, will become Pakistan's First Lady, a first in the nation's history. At 31, she's been active in politics,..

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Pakistani lawmakers pick Asif Ali Zardari as president for second time [Video]

Pakistani lawmakers pick Asif Ali Zardari as president for second time

Pakistan's lawmakers elected Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday as the country’s president for the second time.

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Asif Ali Zardari Returns as Pakistan's President Amid Controversial General Elections| Oneindia News [Video]

Asif Ali Zardari Returns as Pakistan's President Amid Controversial General Elections| Oneindia News

Asif Ali Zardari, husband of the late Benazir Bhutto, has been re-elected president of Pakistan amidst a career marked by controversy and resilience. Initially overshadowed by his wife's prominence,..

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Imran Khan’s Security Compromised as Militants Allegedly Planned Prison Attack| Oneindia News [Video]

Imran Khan’s Security Compromised as Militants Allegedly Planned Prison Attack| Oneindia News

In a joint operation, the Counter Terrorism Department and police thwarted an attempted attack on Central Jail Adiala, detaining three Afghan-origin terrorists armed with heavy weapons and explosives...

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Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora: Know all about first Sikh minister in Pakistan's Punjab | Oneindia News [Video]

Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora: Know all about first Sikh minister in Pakistan's Punjab | Oneindia News

Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, a three-time member of the Provincial Assembly in Pakistan, has made headlines by becoming the first member of the Sikh community to take oath as a minister in the Punjab..

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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif for his 2nd Term as Pakistan PM | Oneindia [Video]

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif for his 2nd Term as Pakistan PM | Oneindia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, as Sharif assumed the role of Prime Minister of Pakistan for the second time amidst the nation's economic and..

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Pakistani Flight Attendants Vanishing in Canada: What's Behind the Mystery? | Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistani Flight Attendants Vanishing in Canada: What's Behind the Mystery? | Oneindia News

Join us as we uncover the startling trend of Pakistan flight attendants disappearing upon landing in Canada. Is it driven by asylum-seeking motives or deeper issues within the airline industry? Stay..

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Pakistan Rains: Building Collapses, Landslides Claim 35 Lives in Severe Rains | Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistan Rains: Building Collapses, Landslides Claim 35 Lives in Severe Rains | Oneindia News

Heavy rains in Pakistan since Thursday have claimed 35 lives and injured 50, causing house collapses and landslides. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province reported 30 deaths, with Balochistan province witnessing..

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Pakistan Rains: Over 30 casualties within 2 days in Pak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst hit | Oneindia [Video]

Pakistan Rains: Over 30 casualties within 2 days in Pak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst hit | Oneindia

In the last two days, Pakistan has witnessed a tragic toll from rain-related disasters, with authorities confirming the loss of at least 37 lives. The relentless downpour has wreaked havoc across the..

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Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif is Set to Take Oath as Prime Minister for the Second Time| Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif is Set to Take Oath as Prime Minister for the Second Time| Oneindia News

Watch as Shehbaz Sharif assumes office for his second term as Pakistan's Prime Minister, navigating through political challenges and economic landscapes. Stay updated on Pakistan's leadership journey..

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India Seizes Karachi-Bound Ship Allegedly Carrying Nuclear Parts, Pakistan Refute Claims |Oneindia [Video]

India Seizes Karachi-Bound Ship Allegedly Carrying Nuclear Parts, Pakistan Refute Claims |Oneindia

Pakistan refutes Indian claims regarding the Karachi-bound ship seized in Mumbai, asserting it carried commercial goods, not nuclear machinery. The Foreign Office criticized what it called..

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Pakistan Senate Set to Debate on Resolution Seeking Ban on Social Media Platforms | Oneindia News [Video]

Pakistan Senate Set to Debate on Resolution Seeking Ban on Social Media Platforms | Oneindia News

Pakistan's Senate considers a resolution proposing a ban on major social media platforms due to concerns over their misuse against the country and its armed forces. Initiated by PPP Senator Bahramand..

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Pakistan Election 2024: Imran Khan's PTI Faces Rigging Allegations, 'Audio Leaks' Unveiled|Oneindia [Video]

Pakistan Election 2024: Imran Khan's PTI Faces Rigging Allegations, 'Audio Leaks' Unveiled|Oneindia

Dive into the highlights of the Pakistan Election 2024, where Imran Khan's PTI faces rigging allegations amidst 'audio leaks' surfacing. Explore the controversies surrounding the election and the..

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India raises concerns at the UN after Pakistan mentions the Kashmir issue | Oneindia News [Video]

India raises concerns at the UN after Pakistan mentions the Kashmir issue | Oneindia News

At the 55th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, India's first secretary Anupama Singh said that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and..

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Imran Khan, jailed ex-Pakistan PM and his wife Bushra Bibi indicted in graft case | Oneindia News [Video]

Imran Khan, jailed ex-Pakistan PM and his wife Bushra Bibi indicted in graft case | Oneindia News

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been indicted in a graft case. The couple, accused of receiving land as a bribe during Khan's premiership, faced the charges in..

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Maryam Nawaz Makes History as First Woman Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab Province | Oneindia [Video]

Maryam Nawaz Makes History as First Woman Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab Province | Oneindia

Witness a groundbreaking moment in Pakistani politics as Maryam Nawaz shatters gender barriers to become the first-ever female Chief Minister of Punjab. Follow her remarkable journey and the..

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India Halts Ravi River Flow To Pakistan With A New Barrage| Violated Indus Water Treaty? | Oneindia [Video]

India Halts Ravi River Flow To Pakistan With A New Barrage| Violated Indus Water Treaty? | Oneindia

India's completion of the Shahpur Kandi barrage marks a milestone, halting the flow of the Ravi river into Pakistan. This project diverts 1150 cusecs of water, previously destined for Pakistan, for..

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Pakistani Woman Mobbed for alleged Arabic text-laden attire | Watch What Happened Next? | Oneindia [Video]

Pakistani Woman Mobbed for alleged Arabic text-laden attire | Watch What Happened Next? | Oneindia

Watch as a woman in Pakistan faces a harrowing ordeal after being mobbed for her attire with Arabic prints. Discover how a brave police officer intervened, leading to nationwide outrage and discussions..

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Nitasha Kaul, UK Professor Invited by Karnataka Govt, Denied Entry into India | Oneindia News [Video]

Nitasha Kaul, UK Professor Invited by Karnataka Govt, Denied Entry into India | Oneindia News

Nitasha Kaul, a UK-based Indian-origin professor, claimed she was denied entry into India despite being invited by the Karnataka government for a convention. Immigration officials allegedly cited her..

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Iranian Forces Eliminate Jaish Al-Adl Operatives Inside Pakistan, Details Inside | Oneindia News [Video]

Iranian Forces Eliminate Jaish Al-Adl Operatives Inside Pakistan, Details Inside | Oneindia News

Amid escalating tensions, Iran reports the killing of Jaish al-Adl commander Ismail Shahbakhsh and associates within Pakistan. The Sunni extremist group has targeted Iranian security forces, including..

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PM Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on being sworn-in as Pakistan's PM

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