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What was the total size of the Pakistan Army in 1971?

42,000 till september 71. It rose to 55,000 till november 1971.

Source: American secret papers 1968-1972

Edit: Wait do you mean presence in then east Pakistan or overall size in both East and West Pakistan?
 
Some where around 300,000 total personnel with 190,000 being active. Unless that's 1965.

In the east it was 34,000 regulars, backed up by 11,000(?) militia.

Source CIA and Gen Niazi
 

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