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Small settlement on way to Rakaposhi
from: "Pissed Pakistanis and Darlow the National Disgrace" By Darlow
Background: 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.
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October 31st 2009 Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Fairy Meadows
We took off down the highway to where our road heads up the rugged scree slope, and turns north on a road half cut into the slope, and half on a stacked stone wall, for the 1320 meter climb to the tr ... [full story]
We took off down the highway to where our road heads up the rugged scree slope, and turns north on a road half cut into the slope, and half on a stacked stone wall, for the 1320 meter climb to the tr ... [full story]
July 31st 2009 Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Gilgit
We were in the departure lounge waiting for the P.I.A. flight to Gilgit. After a spectacular uneventful flight, we landed in a somewhat dusty, noisy, Gilgit and our senses were immediately bombarded f ... [full story]
We were in the departure lounge waiting for the P.I.A. flight to Gilgit. After a spectacular uneventful flight, we landed in a somewhat dusty, noisy, Gilgit and our senses were immediately bombarded f ... [full story]
47 days ago: KazzTravels published a blog
Korla, XinJiang, China to Islamabad, Pakistan via the Karakoram Highway...On a Recumbent
Korla, XinJiang, China to Islamabad, Pakistan via the Karakoram Highway...On a Recumbent
September 28th 2009 Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas
After several years of fantasizing about riding my bike on the Karakoram Highway, I'll finally be pushing off from XinJiang province in a few days! I am first going to see if I can do something abou ... [full story]
After several years of fantasizing about riding my bike on the Karakoram Highway, I'll finally be pushing off from XinJiang province in a few days! I am first going to see if I can do something abou ... [full story]
August 27th 2009 Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas
Being back at Qayum's was great, it had become a kind of home away from home. The day before the Shandur Festival we headed into Gilgit town to do a little bit of shopping and complete our 'local look ... 10 photos [full story]
Being back at Qayum's was great, it had become a kind of home away from home. The day before the Shandur Festival we headed into Gilgit town to do a little bit of shopping and complete our 'local look ... 10 photos [full story]
August 12th 2009 Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas
Voor velen staat de moslim-republiek Pakistan gelijk aan zelfmoordaanslagen op grote hotels, Taliban, militaire coups, kernwapenwedloop met aardsvijand India, corruptie en armoede. De weinigen die dez ... 46 photos [full story]
Voor velen staat de moslim-republiek Pakistan gelijk aan zelfmoordaanslagen op grote hotels, Taliban, militaire coups, kernwapenwedloop met aardsvijand India, corruptie en armoede. De weinigen die dez ... 46 photos [full story]
August 3rd 2009 Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas
We stayed and chilled at Qayum's for 3 or 4 days. Just relaxing, chatting and sorting out rough travel plans. We jumped on the back of Suzukis (little pick ups with seats in the back) down to Gilgit m ... [full story]
We stayed and chilled at Qayum's for 3 or 4 days. Just relaxing, chatting and sorting out rough travel plans. We jumped on the back of Suzukis (little pick ups with seats in the back) down to Gilgit m ... [full story]
July 28th 2009 Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas
This has been a long time coming, I know I'm a long way behind but bear with me.... Arriving into Mumbai on the night of the 22nd of June I was struck by the immense humidity for that time at night ... [full story]
This has been a long time coming, I know I'm a long way behind but bear with me.... Arriving into Mumbai on the night of the 22nd of June I was struck by the immense humidity for that time at night ... [full story]
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