One quarter of the world population share Islam as an ethical tradition. Muslims are the majority in 52 nations. They speak about 60 languages and come from diverse ethnic backgrounds. 11 million Muslims in the Americas 8 million Muslims in Canada and the United States 3 million Muslims in Latin and Central America 84 million Muslims in Europe (including Turkey) 10 million Muslims in Western Europe, mostly in the UK, France, Germany 7 million Muslims in the Balk ...

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Islamic world, Islamic world - Demographics, Islamic world - History, Islamic world - Important organizations, Islamic world - Main denominations of Islam, Islamic world - Islam in law and ethics, Islamic world - Islam in politics, Islamic world - Conflicts with Israel and the US, Islamic world - Growing polarization, Islamic world - Future

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Centralwings operates services to the following destinations: Warsaw(WAW), Kraków(KRK), Katowice(KTW), Wrocław(Poland), London(LGW) Edinburgh(EDI) (United Kingdom), Hanover(HAJ), Cologne/Bonn(CGN), Nuremberg(NUE) (Germany), Prague(PRG) (Czech Republic), Bologna(BLQ), Rome(CIA), (Italy) Lisbon(LIS) (Portugal). Shannon (SNN), Dublin(DUB) (Ireland). The airline has announced that in November and December 2005, services will commence to: Wrocław(WRO), (Poland) Milan(MXP), (Italy)See also:

Centralwings, Centralwings - History, Centralwings - Services, Centralwings - Fleet

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List of islands of Hungary - In Budapest from north to south. Palotai-sziget (in fact, it's a peninsula today) Nép-sziget (connected to the above, but mostly surrounded by water) Óbudai-sziget (a.k.a. Hajógyári-sziget, see also Sziget Festival) Margitsziget (or Margit-sziget) Háros-sziget Csepel-sziget (only its tip belongs to Budapest) List of islands of Hungary - Outside of Budapest. Mohácsi-s ...

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List of islands of Hungary, List of islands of Hungary - Danube, List of islands of Hungary - In Budapest from north to south, List of islands of Hungary - Outside of Budapest, List of islands of Hungary - Tisza

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The attacks on Jews by Arabs predating the establishment of the state of Israel culminated in the Jerusalem pogrom of April, 1920, the riots in Palestine of May, 1921, the 1929 Hebron massacre, and the Great Uprising of 1936–1939. Prominent leaders of the Palestinian groups were Sheikh Izz ad-Din al-Qassam, who was shot and killed by English soldiers, and the pro-Nazi Mufti of Jerusalem Haj Amin Al-Husseini, who was deported. According to David Meir-Levi, "From 1949 to 1956, Egypt waged a terror war against Israel, launching c. 9,00 ...

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Palestinian political violence, Palestinian political violence - 1920–1987, Palestinian political violence - Current political violence, Palestinian political violence - List of Palestinian groups

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As in most of the Arab world, there was no unanimity amongst the Palestinian Arabs as to their position regarding the combatants in WWII. Many signed up for the British army, but others saw an Axis victory as their best hope of wresting Palestine back from the Zionists and (as they saw it) their British protectors. Some of the leadership went further, especially the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin Al-Husseini (by then expelled from Palestine), who on November 25, 1941, formally declared jihad against the Allied Powers. Even though ...

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Middle East campaign, Middle East campaign - Overview, Middle East campaign - Command structure, Middle East campaign - Palestine, Middle East campaign - Iraq, Middle East campaign - Syria and Lebanon, Middle East campaign - Persia, Middle East campaign - Footnotes

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Main article: Great Uprising In 1937, the Peel Commission proposed a partition between Jewish and Arab areas that was rejected by both the Arabs and the Zionist Congress. In 1936-1939 the mandate experienced an upsurge in militant Arab nationalism that became known as the Great Uprising and, "The Arab Revolt." The revolt was triggered by increased Jewish immigration, primarily Jews fleeing Nazi persecution in Germany as well as rising anti-Semitism in Eastern Europe. The revolt was led or co-opted by the Grand Mufti, Haj ...

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British Mandate of Palestine, British Mandate of Palestine - Establishment of British League of Nations mandate, British Mandate of Palestine - Palestinian Arab opposition to Jewish immigration, British Mandate of Palestine - Great Uprising, British Mandate of Palestine - World War II and the Nazi Holocaust, British Mandate of Palestine - Division of Palestine by United Nations, British Mandate of Palestine - Population of the British Mandate of Palestine, British Mandate of Palestine - British High Commissioners for Palestine, British Mandate of Palestine - For further reading, British Mandate of Palestine - Notes

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As in most of the Arab world, there was no unanimity amongst the Palestinian Arabs as to their position regarding the combatants in WWII. Many signed up for the British army, but others saw an Axis victory as their best hope of wresting Palestine back from the Zionists and the British. Some of the leadership went further, especially the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin Al-Husseini (who had by then escaped to Iraq), who on November 25, 1941, formally declared jihad against the Allied Powers and spent much time thereafter in what was ...

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British Mandate of Palestine, British Mandate of Palestine - Establishment of British League of Nations mandate, British Mandate of Palestine - Palestinian Arab opposition to Jewish immigration, British Mandate of Palestine - Great Uprising, British Mandate of Palestine - World War II and the Nazi Holocaust, British Mandate of Palestine - Division of Palestine by United Nations, British Mandate of Palestine - Population of the British Mandate of Palestine, British Mandate of Palestine - British High Commissioners for Palestine, British Mandate of Palestine - For further reading, British Mandate of Palestine - Notes

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Tehran Province - Mosques shrines mausoleums and tombs. Soltani Mosque, built by Fath Ali Shah Atiq Mosque, built in 1663. Mo'ezz o-dowleh mosque, built by Fath Ali Shah Haj Seyd Azizollah mosque, built by Fath Ali Shah Al-javad mosque, Iran's first modernist design mosque. The Old Sepahsalar mosque, another prominent Qajar era mosque. The new Sepahsalar mosque (Madreseh e Motahari) Filsuf o-dowleh Mosque, Qajar era Moshir ol-Saltaneh M ...

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Tehran Province, Tehran Province - Geography, Tehran Province - History and Culture, Tehran Province - Divisions, Tehran Province - Tehran province today, Tehran Province - Attractions, Tehran Province - Parks and Recreation, Tehran Province - Religious centers, Tehran Province - Mosques shrines mausoleums and tombs, Tehran Province - Churches, Tehran Province - Colleges and Universities, Tehran Province - Reference

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Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics - 100 metre freestyle. The 100 metre freestyle race was the first of the swimming events. 10 swimmers entered the race. The two competitors from Austria-Hungary finished in the top two places, though no record distinguishes the places of the other eight competitors. The names of four of the Greek swimmers are not known. Hajós beat Herschmann by less than a body length. Sw ...

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Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics, Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics - Medal table, Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics - Medal summary, Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics - Results, Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics - 100 metre freestyle, Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics - 500 metre freestyle, Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics - 1200 metre freestyle, Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics - 100 metre freestyle sailors, Swimming at the 1896 Summer Olympics - Sub-Committee for Nautical Sports

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sdgfxcxdgxdxxmkxzjjhsj Jerusalem pogrom of 1920 April 4-7 prompts the establishment of Haganah on June 15, 1920. Jaffa riots The Churchill White Paper, 1922 clarifies the British position regarding Palestine. The League of Nations grants Britain a mandate to administer Palestine. Hebron massacre of 1929 The Great Uprising: the Arab leadership, led by Haj Amin al-Husayni, declares a general strike which rapidly deteriorates into a violent rebelli ...

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Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - British Era, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Headline text, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - UN Resolution, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Creation of Israel, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - After Creation, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Six-Day War, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Post Six-Day War, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Yom Kippur War, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Post Yom Kippur War, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Lebanon, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - First Intifada, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Gulf War, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - After Gulf War, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Peace Process, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Second Intifada begins, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - Recent Developments, Israeli-Palestinian conflict timeline - External Reference:

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Johor - Monarchy. The State's Sultan or hereditary constitutional monarch since 1981 has been Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj. Johor - State government. The Chief Minister or Menteri Besar is currently Dato' Abdul Ghani Othman, a former civil servant. Johor - Districts. The state of Johor is divided into the districts of Johor Bahru 1817.8 km², population 1,278,000 Pontian 919.5 km², population: 143,729 Kota ...

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Johor, Johor - History of Johor, Johor - Geography, Johor - Physical, Johor - Weather, Johor - Links to Singapore, Johor - Transportation hubs, Johor - Ports, Johor - Airports, Johor - Government structure of Johor, Johor - Monarchy, Johor - State government, Johor - Districts, Johor - State anthem, Johor - Education in Johor, Johor - Places of interest, Johor - Major tourist attractions, Johor - National parks and forest reserves, Johor - Cultural heritage of Johor, Johor - Clothing, Johor - Zapin dance, Johor - Kuda Kepang, Johor - Legend of Badang, Johor - Legend of Malim Deman, Johor - Legend of Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang, Johor - Legend of Gunung Ledang, Johor - Awang's spear returned to Dayang, Johor - Hamdolok, Johor - Songs of Johor, Johor - Cuisine, Johor - Interesting Facts

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Johor - Monarchy. The State's Sultan or hereditary constitutional monarch since 1981 has been Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj. Johor - State government. His Chief Minister or Menteri Besar is currently Dato' Abdul Ghani Othman, a former civil servant. Johor - Districts. The state of Johor is divided into the districts of Johor Bahru 1817.8 km², population 1,278,000 Pontian 919.5 km², population: 143,729 Kota ...

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Johor, Johor - History of Johor, Johor - Notable history of Johor, Johor - Geography, Johor - Physical, Johor - Weather, Johor - Links to Singapore, Johor - Transportation hubs, Johor - Ports, Johor - Airports, Johor - Government structure of Johor, Johor - Monarchy, Johor - State government, Johor - Districts, Johor - State anthem, Johor - Education in Johor, Johor - Places of interest, Johor - Major tourist attraction, Johor - National park and forest reserves, Johor - Endau Rompin National Park, Johor - Gunung Ledang National Park, Johor - Tanjung Piai National Park, Johor - Pulau Kukup National Park, Johor - Mersing Marine Park, Johor - Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest, Johor - Gunung Arong Recreational Forest, Johor - Gunung Lambak Recreational Forests, Johor - Gunung Belumut Moss Mountain Recreational Forest, Johor - Gunung Panti Recreational Forests, Johor - Sungai Sedili Besar and Sungai Sedili Kecil Wetland Preservation, Johor - Sungai Lebam Wetland Preservation, Johor - Cultural heritage of Johor, Johor - Clothing, Johor - Zapin dance, Johor - Kuda Kepang, Johor - Legend of Badang, Johor - Legend of Malim Deman, Johor - Legend of Gunung Ledang, Johor - Awang's spear returned to Dayang, Johor - Hamdolok, Johor - Songs of Johor, Johor - Cuisine

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A rite is an established, ceremonious, usually religious act. Rites fall into three major categories: rites of passage, generally changing an individual's social status, such as marriage, Christian baptism, or graduation. rites of worship, where a community comes together to worship, such as Jewish synagogue or Christian Mass rites of personal devotion, where an individual worships, including prayer and ...

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Pakistan International Airlines PIA can trace its beginnings to the days when Pakistan still wasn't a nation. In 1946, Muhammed Ali Jinnah, also known as founder of Pakistan, realized the need of an airline network for the forming country. He called upon the help of an experienced industrialist, Mr. M.A. Ispahani. On October 23 of 1946, Orient Airways was set up, registered in Calcutta. In February of 1947, three DC-3 airplanes were bought from a company in Texas, and in May of that year, the airline was ...

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Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines - History, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1950s and 1960s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1970s and 1980s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1990s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 21st Century, Pakistan International Airlines - References, Pakistan International Airlines - Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Current Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Ordered Aircraft, Pakistan International Airlines - Services, Pakistan International Airlines - Achievements and Recognitions, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Promotion In Sport, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Hajj and Umrah Operations, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA and VIP Transportation, Pakistan International Airlines - Incidents and accidents

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Pakistan International Airlines PIA can trace its beginnings to the days when Pakistan still wasn't a nation. In 1946, Muhammed Ali Jinnah, also known as founder of Pakistan, realized the need of an airline network for the forming country. He called upon the help of an experienced industrialist, Mr. M.A. Ispahani. On October 23 of 1946, Orient Airways was set up, registered in Calcutta. In February of 1947, three DC-3 airplanes were bought from a company in Texas, and in May of that year, the airline was ...

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Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines - Code Data, Pakistan International Airlines - History, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1950s and 1960s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1970s and 1980s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1990s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 21st Century, Pakistan International Airlines - References, Pakistan International Airlines - Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Current Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Ordered Aircraft, Pakistan International Airlines - Services, Pakistan International Airlines - Achievements and Recognitions, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Promotion In Sport, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Hajj and Umrah Operations, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA and VIP Transportation, Pakistan International Airlines - Incidents and accidents

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List of wars and disasters by death toll - War and military action. These figures include deaths of civilians from diseases, famine, and atrocities as well as deaths of soldiers in battle. 62,000,000 - World War II (1937–1945), (see World War II casualties) 36,000,000 - An Lushan Rebellion (756–763) 30,000,000–60,000,000 - Mongol Conquests (13th century) 25,000,000 - Manchu Conquest of Ming China (1616–1644) 20,000,000–50,000,000 - Taiping Rebellion (1851 ...

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List of wars and disasters by death toll, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Deaths caused by humans, List of wars and disasters by death toll - War and military action, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Genocide and democide, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Terrorism, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Murder by individuals other than through terrorism, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Human sacrifice and mass suicide, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Riot or political demonstration, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Deaths caused by natural disasters, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Earthquake, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Volcanic eruption, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Tsunami, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Limnic eruption, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Extreme weather, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Hurricane typhoon and tropical cyclone, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Floods, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Blizzards, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Contractible disease, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Famine, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Death from other causes, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Fire, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Explosion, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Coal mine disasters, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Aviation, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Maritime, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Space travel, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Sporting events, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Industrial accidents, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Stampedes and Panics, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Other accidents, List of wars and disasters by death toll - Nuclear accidents

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Pakistan International Airline is currently serving 46 international cities across four continents. The airline is still introducing new destinations for the following year that will come online in due course. Further information: Pakistan International Airlines Destinations, and [[]], and [[]] ...

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Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines - History, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1950s and 1960s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1970s and 1980s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1990s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 21st Century, Pakistan International Airlines - References, Pakistan International Airlines - Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Current Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Ordered Aircraft, Pakistan International Airlines - Services, Pakistan International Airlines - Achievements and Recognitions, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Promotion In Sport, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Hajj and Umrah Operations, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA and VIP Transportation, Pakistan International Airlines - Incidents and accidents

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PIA operates an extensive two-month (pre and post) Hajj operation each year to and from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. PIA has the distinction of transporting approximately 90,000 pilgrims each year from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Multan, Sukkur to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to the statistics in the year 2000, PIA operated a total of 306 flights, carrying ...

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Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines - History, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1950s and 1960s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1970s and 1980s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1990s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 21st Century, Pakistan International Airlines - References, Pakistan International Airlines - Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Current Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Ordered Aircraft, Pakistan International Airlines - Services, Pakistan International Airlines - Achievements and Recognitions, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Promotion In Sport, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Hajj and Umrah Operations, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA and VIP Transportation, Pakistan International Airlines - Incidents and accidents

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Throughout the history of Pakistan, PIA has played a major role in transporting Pakistani heads of state and official delegations to attend various world conferences and meeting throughout the world. When Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif were in office during the 1990s, a Boeing 737 from the fleet of Boeing 737-300 PIA had, was used only for official tours and visits to other countries. However, when General Musharaf took office in 1999, the Boeing B ...

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Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines - History, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1950s and 1960s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1970s and 1980s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1990s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 21st Century, Pakistan International Airlines - References, Pakistan International Airlines - Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Current Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Ordered Aircraft, Pakistan International Airlines - Services, Pakistan International Airlines - Achievements and Recognitions, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Promotion In Sport, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Hajj and Umrah Operations, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA and VIP Transportation, Pakistan International Airlines - Incidents and accidents

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Titu Mir, real name Sayyid Mir Nisar Ali, was born on 27 January 1782 (14 Magh 1182 according to Bangla calendar), in a small village named Chandpur, Bashirhat Thana, Chabbish Parguna district (currently in West Bengal, India). His father was Mir Hassan Ali and mother’s name was Abeeda Rukaya Khatun. Titu Mir’s initial education was begun in his village school, and after his primary education, he moved to a local Madrassa. By time he was 18 years of age, Titu Mir had become a Hafiz of Quran, and a scholar of Hadith. He also became well accompl ...

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Titumir, Titumir - Early life, Titumir - Freedom fighter, Titumir - Legacy, Titumir - External link

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Pakistan International Airlines - Current Fleet. The Pakistan International Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft (at November 2005): 6 Boeing 747-300 2 Boeing 747-200 Combi 3 Boeing 777-200-ER 12 Airbus A310-300 7 Boeing 737-300 7 Fokker F-27-200/400 2 Twin Otter Used on routes to northern areas only. P ...

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Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines - History, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1950s and 1960s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1970s and 1980s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 1990s, Pakistan International Airlines - The 21st Century, Pakistan International Airlines - References, Pakistan International Airlines - Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Current Fleet, Pakistan International Airlines - Ordered Aircraft, Pakistan International Airlines - Services, Pakistan International Airlines - Achievements and Recognitions, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Promotion In Sport, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA's Hajj and Umrah Operations, Pakistan International Airlines - PIA and VIP Transportation, Pakistan International Airlines - Incidents and accidents

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