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- Pakistan set England huge target
England face a mammoth task to avoid a series whitewash after Azhar Ali's composed 157 keeps Pakistan in control of the third Test in Dubai.
BBC News. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:27:27 GMT. - Pakistan Extend Lead but Spinners Fight Back
England face a daunting task to win the third test in Dubai as Pakistan pushed their lead passed 300 by tea on the third day despite losing five wickets in the second session on Sunday.
By Reuters. International Herald Tribune. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:47:09 GMT. - Cook seeks character from England
Alastair Cook urges England to show fighting spirit as they bid to avoid defeat - and a series whitewash - in the third and final Test against Pakistan in Dubai.
BBC News. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:07:13 GMT. - Younus Century Leaves England in Dire Straits
An unbeaten century by Younus Khan, the first of the series, took Pakistan to a superb position as they piled on a 180-run lead at the close of the second day of the third test against England Saturday.
By Reuters. International Herald Tribune. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:31:46 GMT. - Pakistan to Indict Prime Minister for Contempt
Move stems from Supreme Court ruling that ordered the prime minister to reopen old corruption cases against top officials.
Ayaz Gul. Voice of America. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:22:26 GMT. - Leaked Report Alleges Pakistan is Helping Afghan Taliban
But Pakistan dismisses classified document that says insurgents believe victory is inevitable once NATO troops leave in 2014
Voa News. Voice of America. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:31:56 GMT.
Facts About Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is an Asian country, located between
India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the west, and China to the
north. Its capital city is Islamabad, and its largest city is
Karachi. Pakistan's currency is the Pakistan Rupee.
The primary languages used in Pakistan are Urdu and English, and in 2007, Pakistan's estimated population was 164,742,000. Approximately 55% of Pakistanis are Punjabi, 14% are Pashtun, 14% are Sindhi, 8% are Mohajir, and 9% are other ethnicities.
For more news and information about Pakistan, visit the official Pakistan government website.
Click on the small Pakistan map shown at right to display a full-size map of Pakistan.