First recorded in 1935–40; Pakistan ( def. ) + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin
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Iranian and Pakistani negotiators say an agreement will begin dialogue over Tehran’s nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Pakistani military leader Syed Asim Munir has played a key role in mediating between Iran and the US following an initial round of direct negotiations in Islamabad.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The Muslim house of worship was a Pakistani Sunday school operating out of a warehouse in Lorton, Virginia.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
The work to craft an agreement has been carried out by Washington and Tehran through Pakistani mediation and in consultation with U.S. regional allies, including Israel and several Gulf countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Dahlia is right about how most Pakistani people, including my parents, pronounce Arabic differently.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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