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1970 in Pakistan

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Events from the year 1970 in Pakistan.

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Federal government

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Events

August

  • 6 August A Pakistan International Airlines F27 enters a steep dive and crashes about three minutes after a night takeoff from Rawalpindi in poor weather. All four crew members and 26 passengers are killed.

November

December

  • 7 December 1970 Pakistani general election.[2] Awami League gained majority and won the election.
  • 30 December A Pakistan International Airlines F27 crashes about 300 feet (91 meters) short of the Shamshernagar Airport runway. Seven of the 31 passengers are killed.
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Statistics

  • The city of Faisalabad has an estimated population of 726,000, while the capital Islamabad has an estimated population of 70,000.

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