Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area. 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 …

6 days ago · Pakistan is a populous multiethnic country of South Asia. With a predominately Indo-Iranian speaking population, Pakistan has historically and culturally been associated with its …

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8 hours ago · Police say two suicide bombers have attacked the headquarters of a security force in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least three officers and wounding 11 others.

Nov 11, 2025 · Pakistan ‘in a State of War’ After Explosion Kills 12 in Capital An attack on a courthouse in Islamabad was the first major assault to hit Islamabad in more than a decade.

13 hours ago · The attackers were armed as they charged at the headquarters, police told BBC Urdu Two suicide bombers have attacked the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force on …

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; the disputed …

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 …

A map outlining historical sites in Pakistan. The history of Pakistan preceding the country's independence in 1947 [1] is shared with that of Afghanistan, India, and Iran. Spanning the …

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, occupies a strategic location in South Asia, covering an area of 340,509 square miles (881,913 square kilometers). The country borders …