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| Pakistan at the 1994 Commonwealth Games | |
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| CGF code | PAK |
| in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Medals Ranked 23rd |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Pakistan at the 1994 Commonwealth Games was abbreviated PAK.
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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