1970 in Pakistan

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See also: 1969 in Pakistan other events of 1970, 1971 in Pakistan and the Timeline of Pakistani history.

[edit] Events

  • 5 August 1970; Pakistan International Airlines F27; Islamabad, Pakistan: The aircraft entered a steep dive and crashed about three minutes after a night takeoff in poor weather. All four crew members and 26 passengers were killed.
  • 31 December 1970; Pakistan International Airlines F27; East Pakistan: The aircraft lost altitude and impacted about 300 feet (90 meters) short of the runway. Seven of the 31 passengers were killed.
  • In 1970, Faisalabad, Pakistan has an estimated population of 726,000 people.
  • In 1970, Islamabad, Pakistan has an estimated population of 70,000 people.
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