Rawalpindi
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- proper noun
- Observation wells near the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi show a fall in the water table between 1982 and 2000 that ranges from one to nearly two meters a year.
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Rawalpindi and Islamabad
- Rawalpindi, a city
Examples
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And it makes sense he'd be living in Rawalpindi, because there's an Al Jazeera office there.
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Why haven't you deployed a team to stay in Rawalpindi?
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Mrs Moore returns on the Rawalpindi on May 12th and your return is open.
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A flight from Karachi to Rawalpindi takes you to the beginning of your highway trip.
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I have completed my studies: a Bachelor's in Computer Science and an MBA in Information Technology Management, and I am living in Rawalpindi.
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Inayatullah took an active part in the Rawalpindi Shahidganj Conference in 1935 and played an important role by requesting the participants to eliminate their differences and abstain from recrimination against each other.
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The data on inflationary expectations have been captured from a survey of 240 respondents, including 120 salaried and 120 self-employed individuals from the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
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The historic city of Rawalpindi played a crucial role during Pakistan's early years as its temporary capital.
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Visitors to Rawalpindi can explore ancient sites and enjoy the vibrant local culture.
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Situated near Islamabad, Rawalpindi is known for its bustling markets and rich history.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rawalpindi comes from local Punjabi and Urdu parts: Rawal (a name or title) and pindi from pind meaning 'village'. So it originally meant 'Rawal's village', which helps explain why it is the name of an old city.