No, Pakistan is not simply a "middle". The question is incomplete. To provide a meaningful answer, we need to clarify what "middle" refers to. Pakistan's status can be viewed through several lenses:
1. Geopolitical Classification:
Pakistan is geographically located in South Asia, not the Middle East. While it shares cultural and historical ties with some Middle Eastern nations, its location firmly places it within South Asia. Many sources confirm this, including Wikipedia's definition of the Middle East (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East) which does not include Pakistan. Reddit discussions (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMiddleEast/comments/16kqyvr/is_pakistan_part_of_the_middle_east/, https://www.reddit.com/r/askasia/comments/1g1ttbk/is_pakistan_in_the_middle_east/) further highlight the common misconception of Pakistan being in the Middle East. However, the World Bank classifies Pakistan as part of South Asia (https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups).
2. Economic Classification:
Economically, Pakistan is classified as a middle-income country. This is supported by sources like the World Bank's classification of middle-income economies (https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups) and studies analyzing its maternal and newborn health outcomes compared to other low and middle-income countries (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26062610/).
3. Global Power Status:
In terms of global power, Pakistan is considered a middle power nation, possessing the sixth-largest standing armed forces.
In conclusion, the question needs further specification. Depending on the context, Pakistan can be described as a South Asian nation, a middle-income country, or a middle power.
