Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan joined the Commonwealth
in 1947 and re-entered it again in 1989 after leaving
the fold in 1972. 
Lying North of the Tropic of Cancer and west of India,
Pakistan made its debut in the 1954 Games (6 medals)
and was an ever present up to and including the 1970
Games in Edinburgh (9 medals).
After a 20 year absence Pakistan returned to the
Games Family in 1990 by competing in Auckland, enjoying
uninterrupted participation ever since.
The Pakistan National Olympic Committee is responsible
for the country's participation in the Commonwealth
Games.
Capital - Islamabad
Area - 796,095 sq km
Population - 146,488,000
Time Zone - GMT +05:00
Language - Urdu, English, Punjabi,
Sindhi
Currency - Pakistani Rupee (PRe)
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