Meaning of the word pakistan in English

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pakistan

US /ˈpæk.ɪ.stæn/
UK /ˌpɑː.kɪˈstɑːn/
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Noun

a country in South Asia, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan to the west, Iran to the southwest, and China to the northeast. Its capital is Islamabad.

Example:
My family is originally from Pakistan.
The highest peak in Pakistan is K2.