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- China In Eurasia Briefing: China Becomes Part Of Hungary's Domestic Politics
The fight over Fudan University, Tajikistan and the Uyghurs, Biden's G7 agenda, Montenegro's China debt, and how Beijing and Islamabad negotiate.
Radio Liberty. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:10:24 +0000. - Pakistan cuts steel for fourth Milgem corvette
Pakistan's state-owned Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) has cut the first steel for what will be the country's fourth Milgem-class corvette, the ...
Janes 360. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:19:30 Z. - Police in Pakistan Spark Outrage With Free Burger Demands
Tired of law enforcement corruption, the owners of a fast-food chain in Pakistan sought justice over social media.
Salman Masood. New York Times. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:37:58 +0000. - Gunmen Kill 5 Polio Vaccinators in Afghanistan
Afghanistan along with its neighbor Pakistan are only two countries in world, where crippling polio disease remains endemic.
Voice of America. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:52:48 -0400. - Pakistan: The man trying to improve women's underwear
Mark Moore wants to bring well-made, affordable underwear to Pakistan - he just has to get past the men.
BBC News. Sat, 12 Jun 2021 23:08:44 GMT. - Singing albino ice cream man in Pakistan is absolute doppelganger for Donald Trump, locals say
The man, who is in his mid-40s and has albinism, was spotted selling ice cream on the streets of Sahiwal in Punjab, Pakistan, and people have drawn comparisons with Donald Trump.
Daily Mail. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:12:06 GMT. - Pakistan train accident: Family describes wedding tragedy as death toll rises
At least 62 people are now confirmed to have died when two trains collided in Pakistan on Monday.
BBC News. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:10:38 GMT. - Woman dies after security guard pretending to be doctor performs surgery at Pakistan hospital
The impostor had previously conned several patients and also did home visits
Shweta Sharma. The Independent. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:53:27 GMT. - Train barrels into another in Pakistan, killing dozens
An express train crashed into another that had derailed in Pakistan before dawn, killing at least 45 people, authorities said.
Sydney Morning Herald. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:10:59 +1000. - How KTrade Plans To Drive A Boom In Pakistani Share Trading
KTrade has raised $4.5m as it aims to turn Pakistan into a nation of share traders.
By David Prosser, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:11:21 -0400. - Two express trains collide in southern Pakistan, killing at least 51
An express train barreled into another that had derailed in Pakistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 51 people and setting off a desperate effort to search the crumpled cars for survivors and the dead, authorities ...
New Zealand Herald. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:10:49 +1200. - Pakistan train collision: 2 trains crash killing at least 25
Two express trains collided in southern Pakistan early Monday and at least 25 passengers were killed, police and rescue officials said.
Fox News. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:42:56 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 2020, Pakistan's estimated population was 220,892,340. 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.