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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 Hilly Helen
July 26th 2007

Awesome, stunning, fantastic... Asia » Pakistan » The Great Himalaya Mountain Range

Well I think I'll run out of superlatives trying to describe the mountains I've just seen in the Karakoram range. They are just breathtaking. I had stunning views of K2 from its Base camp, similarly of Broad Peak which we passed enroute. Although we had quite a few days with cloud, we got to see most of the big peaks as we travelled up the Baltoro galcier - I think it could be a long slide show! The Pakistani people who were with us on the trek were great and very friendly - some of the cooks could speak a bit [View Full Entry]

By nomadicanuk
August 18th 2006

Kunjerab Pass Asia » Pakistan » The Great Himalaya Mountain Range

karakul lake

August 18 After a 4 course breakfast and discussing pakistan with a recent visitor I head off to the bus station only to find my German travel companions are unable to go as one has become violently sick through the night. This turns to a positive though as they give me their hotel reservations in Tashgurkan. Even though the bus is supposed to leave at 9am, it was three hours later that we departed, were after 1/2 hour drive it was high priority we stop for a 2 hour lunch break. We arrive soon afterwards at Karakul lake, discharging all of [View Full Entry]

By Bryan
April 2nd 1987

ENTRY 37-- Wonderful Counsellor Asia » Pakistan » The Great Himalaya Mountain Range

Excerpt of the Rev. H. Nigel Fox Jr. Travel Journal ENTRY 37-- Wonderful Counsellor As I write in my travel journal I must admit I was having a very good time of it. Although Miss Wilkes did not appear particularly keen to acknowledge it, we were becoming lovers - at least in a spiritual sense. We had spent several delightful evenings roaming the vineyards together, not to mention our excursions to the upper benches. She shared with me the most intimate details of her life. Most fascinating was the story of how she came to be associated with the Indian [View Full Entry]

By Bryan
April 1st 1987

ENTRY 36 -- Sea of Glass Asia » Pakistan » The Great Himalaya Mountain Range

Excerpt of the Rev. H. Nigel Fox Jr. Travel Journal ENTRY 36 -- Sea of Glass Many who travel to the east are quite taken with India's holy men and the mystical lifestyle. So it was with me. During the daylight hours life was so very busy, that there was little time for ruminations. The spiritual is all about. God is here! However once my head hit the pillow, thoughts of Miss Wilkes overcame me. One morning, my eyes could not meet Miss Wilkes'. I was full of fear that somehow she might discern my truly lascivious nature. Praying to [View Full Entry]

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