The separation in 1947 of British India into the Muslim state of Pakistan (with two sections West and East) and largely Hindu India was never satisfactorily resolved, and India and Pakistan have fought two wars - in 1947-48 and 1965 - over the disputed Kashmir territory. A third war between these countries in 1971 - in which India capitalized on Islamabad's marginalization of Bengalis in Pakistani politics - resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. In response to Indian nuclear weapons testing, Pakistan conducted its own tests in 1998. The dispute over the state of Kashmir is ongoing, but recent discussions and confidence-building measures may be a start toward lessened tensions. To be updated
April 8th 2008Asia » Pakistan » Azad Kashmir » Neelum Valley Hi everyone,
Hope all of you’re doing well.
This time, it’s just a short update and some pictures. I’ve managed to catch a flue and currently am spending my time in bed in Muzaffa ... 13 photos[full story]
April 3rd 2008Asia » Pakistan » Islamabad Seagulls and bare midriffs.
I’ve made many mistakes in my life.
The latest one was based on the assumption that the weather in Holland and England would be mild since the temperature was goi ... 3 photos[full story]
April 1st 2008Asia » Pakistan » Islamabad Seagulls and bare midriffs.
I’ve made many mistakes in my life.
The latest one was based on the assumption that the weather in Holland and England would be mild since the temperature was goi ... 4 photos[full story]
March 22nd 2008Asia » Pakistan » Azad Kashmir » Muzaffarabad Hi everyone,
it’s been almost 3 weeks since I’ve arrived to Kashmir. And the longer I’m here, the more I like it… The country, the people, the culture, the food, the challen ... 12 photos[full story]
March 15th 2008Asia » Pakistan Hi everyone,
for those who in connection with the resent events in Pakistan are worried about me - for the time being the area where I'm hasn't been touched by the wave of violence. So, I'm safe and ... [full story]
March 14th 2008Asia » Pakistan I moved out of my last guest house this morning because their dogs on the property bark a lot at night, several people at breakfest complained about this. The hosts were good about it, they even fou ... [full story]
March 11th 2008Asia » Pakistan Hi everyone,
just a very short update
As you see - I finaly reached Pakistan.
Currently I'm still in Muzaffarabad (), where the organization has got their main office.
I'm glad that I overca ... 4 photos[full story]
January 24th 2006Asia » Pakistan » North West Frontier Province Tafton itself is a very dry place with nothing interesting. I was at the back of a double cab with another Pakistani guy.
The cab suddenly stopped without fuel. The driver went off and came back in ... [full story]
February 23rd 2008Asia » Pakistan » Islamabad February 24, Islamabad
It’s after the elections and after the results have been published. Only 30 to 40 % took part and scores of women were prevented from voting, although that is their con ... 8 photos[full story]
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