Pakistan

Country Pakistan
Capital Islamabad
Continent Asia
Currency Pakistan Rupee(PKR)
Languages English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Saraiki, Hindko & Brahui

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Introduction

The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world and dating back at least 5,000 years, spread over much of what is presently Pakistan. During the second millennium B.C., remnants of this culture fused with the migrating Indo-Aryan peoples. The area underwent successive invasions in subsequent centuries from the Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Arabs (who brought Islam), Afghans, and Turks. The Mughal Empire flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries; the British came to dominate the region in the 18th century. The separation in 1947 of British India into the Muslim state of Pakistan (with West and East sections) and largely Hindu India was never satisfactorily resolved, and India and Pakistan fought two wars - in 1947-48 and 1965 - over the disputed Kashmir territory. A third war between these countries in 1971 - in which India capitalized on Islamabad's marginalization of Bengalis in Pakistani politics - resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. In response to Indian nuclear weapons testing, Pakistan conducted its own tests in 1998. The dispute over the state of Kashmir is ongoing, but discussions and confidence-building measures have helped the two countries begin to work through their issues. In February 2008, Pakistan held parliamentary elections and in September 2008, after the resignation of former President MUSHARRAF, elected Asif Ali ZARDARI to the presidency. Pakistani government and military leaders are struggling to control domestic insurgents, many of whom are located in the tribal areas adjacent to the border with Afghanistan. India-Pakistan relations have been rocky since the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, but both countries are taking small steps to put relations back on track.

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US drones, not India, real reason why Pak-Afghan peace talks hit a wall - India TodayUS drones, not India, real reason why Pak-Afghan peace talks hit a wall  India Today

Pakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks amid tensions over border clashes - Al JazeeraPakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks amid tensions over border clashes  Al Jazeera

'Can't break the deal': Pakistan says 'US drones behind strikes on Afghanistan'; makes shocking admission - The Times of India'Can't break the deal': Pakistan says 'US drones behind strikes on Afghanistan'; makes shocking admission  The Times of India

Bollywood-style comeback! Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq returns to cricket after watching MS Dho - The Times of IndiaBollywood-style comeback! Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq returns to cricket after watching MS Dho  The Times of India

South Africa aim to extend winning momentum against Pakistan - Cricbuzz.comSouth Africa aim to extend winning momentum against Pakistan  Cricbuzz.com

Why Did Rahul Dravid Scold KL Rahul Despite His Century Against Pakistan In Asia Cup 2023? - Zee NewsWhy Did Rahul Dravid Scold KL Rahul Despite His Century Against Pakistan In Asia Cup 2023?  Zee News

Pakistan expands airspace closure, covers almost entire country - The Economic TimesPakistan expands airspace closure, covers almost entire country  The Economic Times

India begins major tri-Service drill along western border with Pakistan - The HinduIndia begins major tri-Service drill along western border with Pakistan  The Hindu

Why Gujarat marked the Pakistan Navy's Pearl Harbour - India TodayWhy Gujarat marked the Pakistan Navy's Pearl Harbour  India Today

6 Soldiers Killed In Blast In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - NDTV6 Soldiers Killed In Blast In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa  NDTV

Six soldiers killed in IED blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - The HinduSix soldiers killed in IED blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa  The Hindu

Pakistan security forces kill 18 terrorists in Balochistan province - Deccan HeraldPakistan security forces kill 18 terrorists in Balochistan province  Deccan Herald

IAF pilot Shivangi Singh, claimed to be ‘captured by Pakistan’, seen flying with President Murmu | Fact Check - Mathrubhumi EnglishIAF pilot Shivangi Singh, claimed to be ‘captured by Pakistan’, seen flying with President Murmu | Fact Check  Mathrubhumi English

President Murmu Poses With Air Force Pilot Shivangi Singh Pak Said Had Been Captured - NDTVPresident Murmu Poses With Air Force Pilot Shivangi Singh Pak Said Had Been Captured  NDTV

President poses with woman Rafale pilot Pakistan falsely claimed to have captured - India TodayPresident poses with woman Rafale pilot Pakistan falsely claimed to have captured  India Today

Opinion | These, Really, Could Be Trump's Plans For Pakistan (And Munir) - NDTVOpinion | These, Really, Could Be Trump's Plans For Pakistan (And Munir)  NDTV

Afghanistan and Pakistan restart peace talks in Istanbul, sources say - ReutersAfghanistan and Pakistan restart peace talks in Istanbul, sources say  Reuters

Trump claims seven ‘brand-new, beautiful’ aircraft shot down in India-Pakistan clash - Deccan HeraldTrump claims seven ‘brand-new, beautiful’ aircraft shot down in India-Pakistan clash  Deccan Herald

Pakistan blamed India for failed talks with Taliban, but secret US drone deal the real cause | World News - Hindustan TimesPakistan blamed India for failed talks with Taliban, but secret US drone deal the real cause | World News  Hindustan Times

From Durrani to Taliban—How Afghanistan always defeated its enemy with India’s help - ThePrintFrom Durrani to Taliban—How Afghanistan always defeated its enemy with India’s help  ThePrint

Months after Operation Sindoor, India takes major step against pro-Pakistan Turkey, decided to cancel.... - India.ComMonths after Operation Sindoor, India takes major step against pro-Pakistan Turkey, decided to cancel....  India.Com

Pakistan finds spot on China’s space flight; manned Moon mission on track, says CMSA - The Indian ExpressPakistan finds spot on China’s space flight; manned Moon mission on track, says CMSA  The Indian Express

Pakistan's Khawaja Asif warns of obliterating Afghan Taliban as Islamabad's peace talks with Kabul ‘failed’ - MintPakistan's Khawaja Asif warns of obliterating Afghan Taliban as Islamabad's peace talks with Kabul ‘failed’  Mint

India's BIG statement on cross-border terrorism: 'Pakistan infuriated with...' - DNA IndiaIndia's BIG statement on cross-border terrorism: 'Pakistan infuriated with...'  DNA India

Pakistan security forces kill 18 terrorists in Balochistan province - Tribune IndiaPakistan security forces kill 18 terrorists in Balochistan province  Tribune India

Pakistan on edge as India strengthens Afghan relations - FirstpostPakistan on edge as India strengthens Afghan relations  Firstpost

Why Islamabad Is Dragging India Into The Pakistan–Afghanistan Conflict - Times NowWhy Islamabad Is Dragging India Into The Pakistan–Afghanistan Conflict  Times Now

Failed Taliban-Pakistan Peace Talks and China’s Deepening Concerns - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineFailed Taliban-Pakistan Peace Talks and China’s Deepening Concerns  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Pakistan ranks at the bottom of the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index - Business TodayPakistan ranks at the bottom of the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index  Business Today

Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in Istanbul failed after 4 days - AP NewsPakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in Istanbul failed after 4 days  AP News

Pakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock - The New Indian ExpressPakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock  The New Indian Express

Pakistan’s drone confession: Strategic statement of a client state - theweek.inPakistan’s drone confession: Strategic statement of a client state  theweek.in

Afghanistan, Pakistan Resume Talks In Turkey Following Islamabad's 'Obliterate Taliban' Threat - News18Afghanistan, Pakistan Resume Talks In Turkey Following Islamabad's 'Obliterate Taliban' Threat  News18

Trump’s Pakistan Pivot And The Future Of U.S.–India Partnership - ForbesTrump’s Pakistan Pivot And The Future Of U.S.–India Partnership  Forbes

Taliban & TTP: Why Pakistan is missing the US; drone admission exposes reliance - The Times of IndiaTaliban & TTP: Why Pakistan is missing the US; drone admission exposes reliance  The Times of India

Border clashes erupt between Pakistan and Afghanistan—again - The EconomistBorder clashes erupt between Pakistan and Afghanistan—again  The Economist

Afghanistan pulls out of cricket series after it says Pakistan air strike killed local players - BBCAfghanistan pulls out of cricket series after it says Pakistan air strike killed local players  BBC

Pakistan courts US with pitch for new Arabian Sea port - Financial TimesPakistan courts US with pitch for new Arabian Sea port  Financial Times

Heavy clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border - The GuardianHeavy clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border  The Guardian

Procter & Gamble Will Shut Down Business in Pakistan, Following Shell and Pfizer Exits - Bloomberg.comProcter & Gamble Will Shut Down Business in Pakistan, Following Shell and Pfizer Exits  Bloomberg.com

Why America Should Bet on Pakistan - Foreign AffairsWhy America Should Bet on Pakistan  Foreign Affairs

Taliban Expand Ties with India, While Accusing Pakistan of Bombing Afghanistan - The New York TimesTaliban Expand Ties with India, While Accusing Pakistan of Bombing Afghanistan  The New York Times

A Pakistan foreign policy renaissance? Not quite - Al JazeeraA Pakistan foreign policy renaissance? Not quite  Al Jazeera

India says it destroyed Pakistan’s Chinese and US-made fighter jets in clashes - South China Morning PostIndia says it destroyed Pakistan’s Chinese and US-made fighter jets in clashes  South China Morning Post

Pakistan launches its first hyperspectral satellite - Al JazeeraPakistan launches its first hyperspectral satellite  Al Jazeera

How Pakistan misread the Taliban and lost peace on the frontier - Al JazeeraHow Pakistan misread the Taliban and lost peace on the frontier  Al Jazeera

How Indigenous knowledge is aiding Pakistan’s fight against climate change - Al JazeeraHow Indigenous knowledge is aiding Pakistan’s fight against climate change  Al Jazeera

The Rafale Pilot Pak Lied About Capturing, And The MiG-21 Pilot It Did - NDTVThe Rafale Pilot Pak Lied About Capturing, And The MiG-21 Pilot It Did  NDTV

Pakistani Taliban's deputy chief killed during infiltration attempt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Army - The HinduPakistani Taliban's deputy chief killed during infiltration attempt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Army  The Hindu

"Push Them Back To Caves": Pak Defence Minister's Big Warning To Taliban - NDTV"Push Them Back To Caves": Pak Defence Minister's Big Warning To Taliban  NDTV

TTP deputy chief dead: Amjad killed in cross-border fire; Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif hails troops - The Times of IndiaTTP deputy chief dead: Amjad killed in cross-border fire; Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif hails troops  The Times of India

Pakistan, Afghanistan To Resume Peace Talks In Istanbul: Officials - NDTVPakistan, Afghanistan To Resume Peace Talks In Istanbul: Officials  NDTV

Push them back to caves: Pakistan's Asif threatens Afghan Taliban after talks fail - India TodayPush them back to caves: Pakistan's Asif threatens Afghan Taliban after talks fail  India Today

Evening news wrap: Mumbai man holds 17 kids hostage, shot by police; Pakistan admits it has drone pact wi - The Times of IndiaEvening news wrap: Mumbai man holds 17 kids hostage, shot by police; Pakistan admits it has drone pact wi  The Times of India

India gets 6-month exemption from US sanctions for Chabahar Port in Iran - India TodayIndia gets 6-month exemption from US sanctions for Chabahar Port in Iran  India Today

Pakistan Captain Doesn't Mince Words, Reveals Exact Reason Behind Loss To South Africa In 1st T20I - NDTV SportsPakistan Captain Doesn't Mince Words, Reveals Exact Reason Behind Loss To South Africa In 1st T20I  NDTV Sports

Taliban video exposes Pakistan’s hidden terror pipeline: ISIS fighter details Lashkar links | WATCH - MoneycontrolTaliban video exposes Pakistan’s hidden terror pipeline: ISIS fighter details Lashkar links | WATCH  Moneycontrol

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns Afghanistan of stern response to any new militant attack - The HinduPakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns Afghanistan of stern response to any new militant attack  The Hindu

Muhammad Yunus sparks controversy with controversial map on book presented to Pakistan military general - The HinduMuhammad Yunus sparks controversy with controversial map on book presented to Pakistan military general  The Hindu

‘Last-ditch push’: Pakistan-Afghanistan talks falter amid deep mistrust - Al Jazeera‘Last-ditch push’: Pakistan-Afghanistan talks falter amid deep mistrust  Al Jazeera

Mohammad Rizwan Triggers Huge Controversy In Pakistan, Refuses To Sign Central Contract - NDTV SportsMohammad Rizwan Triggers Huge Controversy In Pakistan, Refuses To Sign Central Contract  NDTV Sports

Who Is Shivangi Singh, The Rafale Pilot Pakistan Lied About Capturing - NDTVWho Is Shivangi Singh, The Rafale Pilot Pakistan Lied About Capturing  NDTV

Taliban releases video of Pak ISIS fighter detailing Lashkar-linked training - India TodayTaliban releases video of Pak ISIS fighter detailing Lashkar-linked training  India Today

Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire talks: Officials confirm Taliban talks failed, accuse Kabul of backtracking - The HinduPakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire talks: Officials confirm Taliban talks failed, accuse Kabul of backtracking  The Hindu

Drama in Pakistan cricket: Mohammad Rizwan revolts, refuses to sign central contract after shock demotion - The Times of IndiaDrama in Pakistan cricket: Mohammad Rizwan revolts, refuses to sign central contract after shock demotion  The Times of India

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks end in Turkiye without resolution - Al JazeeraAfghanistan-Pakistan peace talks end in Turkiye without resolution  Al Jazeera

Babar's return adds intrigue as South Africa, Pakistan eye early lead - Cricbuzz.comBabar's return adds intrigue as South Africa, Pakistan eye early lead  Cricbuzz.com

Bosch, Hendricks and Linde brush aside Pakistan in series opener - ESPNcricinfoBosch, Hendricks and Linde brush aside Pakistan in series opener  ESPNcricinfo

'50 times stronger response': Pakistan warns Afghanistan; accuses Kabul of acting as India’s puppet - The Times of India'50 times stronger response': Pakistan warns Afghanistan; accuses Kabul of acting as India’s puppet  The Times of India

Struggling With Kabul Peace Talks, Pak Minister Makes A Wild India Claim - NDTVStruggling With Kabul Peace Talks, Pak Minister Makes A Wild India Claim  NDTV

Trishul: India's Mega Tri-Service Military Exercise Rattles Pakistan - NDTVTrishul: India's Mega Tri-Service Military Exercise Rattles Pakistan  NDTV

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks Fail Amid US Drone Dispute, Diplomatic Meltdown In Istanbul - NDTVPak-Afghan Peace Talks Fail Amid US Drone Dispute, Diplomatic Meltdown In Istanbul  NDTV

Can 'obliterate Taliban regime': Pakistan warns Afghanistan as peace talks in Turkey fail; Kabul hits bac - The Times of IndiaCan 'obliterate Taliban regime': Pakistan warns Afghanistan as peace talks in Turkey fail; Kabul hits bac  The Times of India

PM Modi lacks courage to confront Trump over claims that U.S. stopped India-Pakistan conflict: Rahul Gandhi - The HinduPM Modi lacks courage to confront Trump over claims that U.S. stopped India-Pakistan conflict: Rahul Gandhi  The Hindu

Pakistan and Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock, officials say - AP NewsPakistan and Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock, officials say  AP News

Six Pakistani soldiers, seven militants killed in clash near Afghan border, Pakistan military says - ReutersSix Pakistani soldiers, seven militants killed in clash near Afghan border, Pakistan military says  Reuters

India or US drones? Why Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks fell apart in Istanbul - MoneycontrolIndia or US drones? Why Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks fell apart in Istanbul  Moneycontrol

Used ChatGPT: People fact-check Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif on Kashmir - India TodayUsed ChatGPT: People fact-check Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif on Kashmir  India Today

China to train, launch Pakistani astronaut to Tiangong space station - India TodayChina to train, launch Pakistani astronaut to Tiangong space station  India Today

How a decade-long friendship with an Indian man changed my life as a Pakistani woman - The Times of IndiaHow a decade-long friendship with an Indian man changed my life as a Pakistani woman  The Times of India

Pakistan’s Gaza gamble can shatter Asim Munir’s ‘jihadi’ image - The Economic TimesPakistan’s Gaza gamble can shatter Asim Munir’s ‘jihadi’ image  The Economic Times

Trump says he averted India-Pakistan clash with 250% tariff warning - ReutersTrump says he averted India-Pakistan clash with 250% tariff warning  Reuters

Pak violates ceasefire in J&K's Leepa valley, opens fire on Army posts - India TodayPak violates ceasefire in J&K's Leepa valley, opens fire on Army posts  India Today

‘Push them back to the caves’: Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif’s big warning to Afghanistan after failed peace talks | World News - Hindustan Times‘Push them back to the caves’: Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif’s big warning to Afghanistan after failed peace talks | World News  Hindustan Times

Pak-Afghan Inch Closer To 'Open War' After Failed Turkey Peace Talks - NDTVPak-Afghan Inch Closer To 'Open War' After Failed Turkey Peace Talks  NDTV

Agreement with 'foreign country' to strike Afghanistan: Pakistan's big confession at Turkey talks; seeks - The Times of IndiaAgreement with 'foreign country' to strike Afghanistan: Pakistan's big confession at Turkey talks; seeks  The Times of India

Salman Khan declared terrorist in Pakistan for Balochistan comment? Pak govt issues clarification: 'Given the optics...' | Bollywood - Hindustan TimesSalman Khan declared terrorist in Pakistan for Balochistan comment? Pak govt issues clarification: 'Given the optics...' | Bollywood  Hindustan Times

NOTAM vs NOTAM: Did India’s 25,000-troop Trishul drill spark panic in Pakistan’s skies? - MoneycontrolNOTAM vs NOTAM: Did India’s 25,000-troop Trishul drill spark panic in Pakistan’s skies?  Moneycontrol

Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I - Cricbuzz.comPakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I  Cricbuzz.com

TTP is byproduct of Pakistan’s own policies. Attacking Afghanistan won’t solve crises at home - ThePrintTTP is byproduct of Pakistan’s own policies. Attacking Afghanistan won’t solve crises at home  ThePrint

Pakistan is paying a high price for its Taliban strategy - Deccan HeraldPakistan is paying a high price for its Taliban strategy  Deccan Herald

Trump boasts of 250% tariff ‘warning’ to India and Pakistan - heraldgoa.inTrump boasts of 250% tariff ‘warning’ to India and Pakistan  heraldgoa.in

Fractures and Realignments Among Pakistan’s Jihadist Groups - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineFractures and Realignments Among Pakistan’s Jihadist Groups  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Pakistan warns 'we can obliterate the Taliban regime' after Istanbul talks collapse - MoneycontrolPakistan warns 'we can obliterate the Taliban regime' after Istanbul talks collapse  Moneycontrol

President Murmu poses with Rafale pilot whom Pakistan claimed to have captured: Stern message in pic | Latest News India - Hindustan TimesPresident Murmu poses with Rafale pilot whom Pakistan claimed to have captured: Stern message in pic | Latest News India  Hindustan Times

‘Will go deep into Afghanistan to hunt TTP’: Pakistan’s empty threat or prelude to another proxy... - Moneycontrol‘Will go deep into Afghanistan to hunt TTP’: Pakistan’s empty threat or prelude to another proxy...  Moneycontrol

Pakistan security forces kill 18 terrorists in Balochistan province - MoneycontrolPakistan security forces kill 18 terrorists in Balochistan province  Moneycontrol

‘Infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty’: MEA on Pakistan calling Taliban India’s proxy - Firstpost‘Infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty’: MEA on Pakistan calling Taliban India’s proxy  Firstpost

Pakistan’s ISI finds a new base in Bangladesh: How the secret deal puts India’s eastern flank at risk... - MoneycontrolPakistan’s ISI finds a new base in Bangladesh: How the secret deal puts India’s eastern flank at risk...  Moneycontrol

Pakistan-Taliban peace talks likely to resume soon in Turkey, says source - FirstpostPakistan-Taliban peace talks likely to resume soon in Turkey, says source  Firstpost

Pakistan Blamed India For Failed Taliban Talks, But Secret US Drone Deal Was Real Culprit - Zee NewsPakistan Blamed India For Failed Taliban Talks, But Secret US Drone Deal Was Real Culprit  Zee News

Afghan-Pakistan peace talks to resume in Istanbul after deadlock | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahAfghan-Pakistan peace talks to resume in Istanbul after deadlock | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

‘I felt trapped between two countries for years’: Woman born in Pakistan gets Indian citizenship after two-decade struggle - The Indian Express‘I felt trapped between two countries for years’: Woman born in Pakistan gets Indian citizenship after two-decade struggle  The Indian Express

US Drones Behind Failed Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire? Islamabad Makes Big Admission in Istanbul - Times NowUS Drones Behind Failed Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire? Islamabad Makes Big Admission in Istanbul  Times Now

Pakistan threatens to 'completely obliterate' Afghanistan, Khwaja Asif says... - DNA IndiaPakistan threatens to 'completely obliterate' Afghanistan, Khwaja Asif says...  DNA India

Could failed Afghanistan-Pakistan peace reignite the conflict? - FirstpostCould failed Afghanistan-Pakistan peace reignite the conflict?  Firstpost

Inflation Soars in Pakistan as Border Closure with Afghanistan Halts Food Imports - NewsonairInflation Soars in Pakistan as Border Closure with Afghanistan Halts Food Imports  Newsonair

We are committed to sovereignty of Afghanistan: India slams Pakistan over border tensions - DD NewsWe are committed to sovereignty of Afghanistan: India slams Pakistan over border tensions  DD News

Uncapped Asif Afridi, Rohail Nazir and Faisal Akram picked in Pakistan's Test squad - Cricbuzz.comUncapped Asif Afridi, Rohail Nazir and Faisal Akram picked in Pakistan's Test squad  Cricbuzz.com

Pakistan Playing XI vs South Africa- 2nd T20I, South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 - Cricket AddictorPakistan Playing XI vs South Africa- 2nd T20I, South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025  Cricket Addictor