Pakistan is considered a middle power nation, with the world's seventh-largest standing armed forces.

Dec 4, 2025 · Pakistan, populous multiethnic country of South Asia. Having a predominately Indo-Iranian speaking population, Pakistan has historically and culturally been associated with its …

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Pakistan, [f] officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, [g] is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, [d] having the second-largest …

2 days ago · Pakistan, part of the greater Indian subcontinent, is situated at the crossroads of the Middle East and Asia. It is bordered by Iran and Afghanistan on the west; China on the north; …

Pakistan's capital is Islamabad. The most important port, the largest city and the biggest economic center of the country is Karachi. Pakistan's second-largest city is Lahore. Other …

Pakistan is home to some of the highest mountains in the world and the oldest sites of antiquity. Its monuments, landscape, and architecture tell the stories of diverse and multifaceted …

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, or Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, marking the region where South Asia converges with Central Asia and the Middle East.

2 days ago · Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, an ally of the former prime minister, Imran Khan, once led Pakistan’s powerful Inter-Services Intelligence agency.

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