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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

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By monicalynn
November 13th 2009

Time with the family in Karachi Asia » Pakistan » Karachi

Samuel's Smile
Sooo cute!! don't worry, my hand's not diseased. it has henna on it

It was wonderful spending almost 2 weeks with Mary, Joe, and little Samuel!! We hung out at home, went to restaurants, Pakistan National Museum, a day at the beach wıth a British famıly, had street food (mmmm), went to the community to see Mary's work, Waldo saw a bit of another NGO. Compared wıth the cıtıes ın India, Karachi seemed a bit more organized, clean, and generally less chaotic. Waldo and I managed to get around on rıckshaws, goıng to the Cathedral, shoppıng areas, and the Masoleum (where the foundıng father of Pakıstan ı [View Full Entry]

By monicalynn
November 3rd 2009

From India to Pakistan by Train Asia » Pakistan » Karachi

Border!!
Picture of the border from the train. Very deserted area as you can see

There are only 2 ways to cross the India-Pakistan border: walk across in the north at the Wagha border or take the train across the south. We heard about the Thar Express (train that crosses border once a week) from a CSer but could not find hardly any information on it online or at train stations in India. Finally, in Jodhpur (where the train departs from) we found the nearly abandoned station that is only in use for the special Thar express. From the time we arrived at the train station in Jodhpur at 10 pm to the time we arrived [View Full Entry]

By shakeelch
November 1st 2009

Khewra Salt Mines Asia » Pakistan » Punjab

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Salt mine [View Full Entry]

By MariaandWill
October 19th 2009

A little visit to Lahore, Pakistan Asia » Pakistan » Punjab » Lahore

Leafy centre near zoo

Last week I had the dubious pleasure of visiting Lahore, the commercial and cultural centre of Pakistan. The pleasure was dubious since Pakistan is enjoying a wave of radical Islamist attacks in its urban centres..but a pleasure it was nonetheless. There are only two flights a week from Delhi to Lahore, both on Pakistan International Airlines whose pilots I am told are all ex-airforce. This became apparent as we entered into some alarming low banking turns about 500 feet over the suburbs of Lahore. Myself and Perenia CEO David Tow were met by a warm and gracious SMEC employee named Anwa [View Full Entry]

Policeman on rooftop with Minaret in the distance

MEC offices with my CEO David Tow walking in in

Hotel where the Sri Lankan cricket team stayed

By happymoments
October 17th 2009

Karachi, Pakistans commercial hub Asia » Pakistan » Karachi

Visiting Karachi is always like a fun to me, i lived there for years and explored most of the city. My parents live on the beach front so touching the sea water always mean the start of my visit to this city. i am now on a short trip to Karachi, meeting my family and friends and roaming around the places of my interest. Karachi is the commercial hub of Pakistan with 3 busiest ports. this city has a population of 18 million living in different lifestyles. Karachi has a variety of things to do, starting from a visit to Manora [View Full Entry]

By michal
September 25th 2009

How Pakistan can come out of Problem? Asia » Pakistan » Lahore

If Pakistani Government and the People of Pakistan Respect the Law and every body get there right can Pakistan come out of the Problem which Pakistan is having today? [View Full Entry]

By Stepsel Meaw Moni Tuffi
September 20th 2009

The train from Zahedan (Iran) to Quetta (Pakistan) Asia » Pakistan

Wow ... we are finally in Pakistan. The train was supposed to leave from Zahedan at the 17th in the morning and arrive in Quetta the day after in the afternoon. Well, The train cae first late in the evening. There were just the drivers and a postman in the train. We were the only passengers. The day after we arrived the border to Pakistan. We had to get out of the train and walked to the passport control. Afterwards we wanted to walk back to the train but they didn't want to let us. Lots of people even told us [View Full Entry]

By LukeNUFC
August 27th 2009

Polo at the Shandur Pass Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas

One of the many stunning views

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'. A brilliant felt waistcoat and traditional Chitrali hat to go with my Shalwar Kameez and I was all set. In fact on the little Suzuki back to Qayum's some local guys tried to start a conversation in Urdu with me before reacting with great surprise when I told them that I was actually English. Job done. Due to the popularity of the [View Full Entry]

By stevekatrijn
August 12th 2009

Karakorum Insha'Allah! Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas

Bivak op Snowlake met Baintha Brak / The Ogre (7285m)
Biafo - Hispar gletsjertraverse

(voor Nederlands, scroll naar beneden) For a lot of people, the muslim republic of Pakistan equals suicide attacks on big hotels, Taliban, military coups, nuclear arms race with nature enemy India, corruption and poverty. The few who dare to take off their western glasses, discover a hidden gem (we counted 12 foreign tourists in 4 weeks time!). Pakistanis are among the friendliest and most hospitable people in the world, on which we can only agree. Northern Pakistan is home to 12 of the 30 highest peaks in the world, including five 8000m peaks (including K2 - 8611m) and over fifty [View Full Entry]

Rakaposhi (7788m) en Diran (7257m) steken boven de vruchtbare Hunza-vallei uit

By twiners
August 4th 2009

Babusar Top Naran- Islamabad Asia » Pakistan » North West Frontier Province » Naran

Jhel Road Raikot

Hameed, our driver in waiting, took us in his pride and joy the jeep along bumpy road towards beautiful Babusar pass to Naran passing Lulusar lake. Our hotel for the night was Afaq, comfortable. The next day we had a morning sojourn to the scenic lake Saiful Muluk and then a long drive along the Naran and Karakoram Highway (KKH) towards Islamabad, past gaudily decorated trucks and vans grossly overloaded with goods and passengers. Vehicles jostled for position along the way, spewing out diesel fumes in all directions. Some of the smaller pick-up trucks held up to 10 passengers in the [View Full Entry]

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