Pakistan's first expedition to Antarctica landed on January 15, 1991. This was shortly after Pakistan became a member of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. The expedition, launched by the National Institute of Oceanography, established the Jinnah Antarctic Station, which was formally commissioned on January 25, 1991. The Pakistan Navy provided logistical support and personnel for the expedition.
When did Pakistan's first expedition land on Antarctica?
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