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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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By Peps
August 2nd 2008

Salam Pakistan! Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Karimabad

Locals in Lahore

After almost 15 days in Pakistan I realiza that the country is really beautiful but the sun hit so much that for me is almost impossible to walk around during the afternoon. The landskape on the KKH is reali breathless and is also nice for me to see a different culture after 6 months in hynduism country. [View Full Entry]

By Darlow
May 21st 2008

Darlow the film star Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Karimabad

Meadows above Karimabad
3200 metres high - mountains behind top out at well over 7000 metres - an amazing place

So today I went for my first proper trek in Pakistan - an 8 hour trip up to 3200 metres to be surrounded by some of the most majestic and magnificent mountain scenery I have ever seen. The guidebook calls it easy. Whether it was the heat, the lack of water, the lack of acclimatisation, or the fact that I'm still fat and unfit who knows. But anyway I didn't find it easy. over 750 metres of vertical height gain on a 3.1km long trail made for very sore legs, and (on the descent) knees. We lost the path a few [View Full Entry]

By Vardy
October 25th 2007

Book your ticket now!!!!!!!! Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Karimabad

ultar 2 and glacier

Stop what your doing, ignore everything youve heard about pakistan, buy trekking in the hindukush and karakorum and book your ticket to pakistan!!!!!!! Lahore may have been polluted but after 29 hours of travelling covering 980km we,ve arrived in karimabad on the karakorum highway and its absolutely mind blowing.from our 2pound anight room we can sit on our doorstep looking at a valley full of autumnal colour with a backdrop of 6000 and 7000m snowy mountains whilst lazing in the sun (i could stay here for months !!!!!!). Unfortunately when we got here we realised we,d underestimated how much [View Full Entry]

paul followin water channel to ultar meadow

By Rachel and Philippe
September 10th 2007

Peace in Pakistan Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Karimabad

Live at the Baltit Fort
Our ticket collector was a smiling man who not only dispensed marital advice, but also proved to be a good photographer!

Hello, Everyone! It feels like a lifetime since our last update. The quick version of our last month is that we've been in Pakistan since September 4th... we traveled in over the Kunjerab Pass and we’ve been making our way south and east. We spent time in 1) the Hunza Valley with Ismali Muslims, 2) the Gilgit area with military personnel and a bunch of bearded men, 3) in Baltistan, home of big mountains, the place to be for big-time climbing expeditions, and some of the most interesting experiences we’ve had since we got to Pakistan, and finally 4) in Islamabad [View Full Entry]

By Banchory to the Bosphorous by Bike
October 28th 2006

Dwarves Among Giants Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Karimabad

Passu

Most of our dreams of Pakistan had involved finally getting up north to the giants of the Karakorum Range. Here the mighty Indus rushes out of the Himalaya and Pakistan has 3 different huge mountain ranges meeting; the Karakorum, Hindu Kush and Himalaya. It really is one of the highest places on earth and many of the world’s largest glaciers adorn the peaks. Jolt, crash shudder…this was how I awoke to see my first glimpse of Pakistan’s Northern Areas, this was not really part of my dream. We were on a coach and the fact that I had been asleep at [View Full Entry]

By chica Jan
October 1st 2006

To China and Back! And You Thought I was in Pakistan! Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Karimabad

Karimabad

Hello All! I have a lot to catch you up on! It is really October 10th and I am back in Kisumu, having arrived last night from my Dubai and Pakistan travels. Today I am weary! I have even had a nap! My head and heart are full and my pockets are a little emptier. Yes I enjoyed some market and souk therapy while both in Pakistan and Dubai. My favorite new toy is a combination phone, camera and walkman. My goal was to replace my Ipod which died on me a month or so ago! And for just a little [View Full Entry]

By VictorT
September 14th 2006

Hunza - Now that's paradise Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Karimabad

Uttar 2
Close up

Monday September 11th Aaron and I were planning to leave for Karimabad, in Hunza valley while Jason was planning to chill in Gulmit for another day. We set up a meeting point for tomorrow in Karimabad and said goodbye after breafast. Jason was moving in a room with some polish climber who told us crazy story about their attempt to climb a 5900m, but highly techincal mountain and having to sleep for 2 nights at 5600m without tents or sleeping bags. Though guys. They never reached the summit. Aaron and I headed to the street to catch a minibus or hitchhike, [View Full Entry]

By nomadicanuk
August 22nd 2006

Onwards to Karimabad Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Karimabad

Main Street

August 22 After some fresh apples for breaki its time to pack and settle my bill. Start hitch hiking towards Karimabad and am soon picked up by a friendly finn, who has rented one of the classic jeeps that are famous in this region. The drive is awesome with stunning views and having the entire back of the jeep to myself, truly Hitchhiking is the fastest and most comfortable transportation in the region. After reaching Karimabad its on to have a great meal at the large hotel (I truly don't remember the name) it is the best meal I've had the [View Full Entry]

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