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| | Pakistan - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography |
 | | Pakistan was formed on 14 August 1947 with two Muslim-majority wings in the eastern and northwestern regions of South Asia, separated by Hindu-majority India, and comprising the provinces of Balauchistan, East Bengal, the North-West Frontier Province, West Punjab and Sindh. |
 | | Pakistan is also home to a thriving arms industry which exports $200 million (USD) annually, mostly defence equipment and arms to countries in the Middle East and South Asia, and its defence officials are hopeful that these exports will surpass $500 million (USD) a year within the next five years. |
 | | Pakistan has also produced a number of successful world-class squash players such as Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan.Muhammad Yousuf was remained world champion in game of snooker in 1990's.At an international level, Pakistan has competed many times at the Summer Olympics in field hockey, boxing, athletics, swimming, and shooting. |
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