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Pakistan lost the East-West split in 1970 primarily due to political, economic, and cultural disparities between East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan. The 1970 general elections revealed the deep-seated grievances of the Bengali population, who felt marginalized and underrepresented. The inability of West Pakistan's leadership to address these issues, combined with the refusal to transfer power to the Awami League, led to widespread unrest and ultimately the secession of East Pakistan in 1971. Additionally, the military's brutal crackdown during Operation Searchlight further alienated the eastern population, galvanizing support for independence.

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