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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 Stoyles blog
January 1st 2009

Colonial Christmas Asia » Pakistan » Punjab » Lahore

breakfast by candle light!

Christmas at the fruit farm 2008-12-30 Thank you to everyone who sent Christmas messages. We had a much better Christmas than I thought but missed our family and friends a lot and needed tissues at times! We came to a place called Renala Khurd, where 2 other VSO volunteers are based. They live in one of the guest houses located at Mitchell’s Fruit Farm , a well established business that has been around for years hence the feeling of old colonial times!! The guest house has 4 big en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, huge entrance hall and a kitchen with a 2 [View Full Entry]

By asitis
December 20th 2008

so you think you are tough? how much chai can you drink? Asia » Pakistan

chai, the staple

feeling satisfied that yes, laura and i were not adequately informed archeological enthusiastes who would appreciate a pile of bricks for being more than just a pile of bricks, these two laypersons woke up with the sun and skipped out of town. with moenjodaro at our backs we head out to the road in the hopes of finding some kind of ride. it quickly became apperant that we were a little early for the cycle rickshaws and getting a ride could take a while so we decide to hump it up to the next intersection a couple of kilometers up the [View Full Entry]

By Stoyles blog
December 18th 2008

Nearly Christmas! Asia » Pakistan » Punjab » Lahore

happy Christmas!

Wow, it’s nearly Christmas and I can’t believe that on Christmas day we will have been away for 2 months! We had an official review meeting today with VSO, AIE and the people we work with and the result seems that we are doing OK!! I am pleased and surprised as things get so frustrating and seem to move so slowly but according to the boss-man we have done well to make the relationships we have with 4 out of the 6 schools we are working with and in the New Year we will actually be able to get them some [View Full Entry]

By asitis
December 17th 2008

so this is Pakistan... Asia » Pakistan

taking the lamb for walkies

Pakistan almost came off our list of places to visit. Especially since it seemed that India might declare war on Pakistan after the Mumbai attacks. In the end, we did go but on a much shorter trip. And we were so happy we did. We entered Pakistan rather uneventfully at that infamous border crossing near Amritsar and got a cab to downtown Lahore. We stayed at this extremely friendly, social hostel in Lahore. The main downside was that nearly everyone there was sick, and since we were all sharing washrooms, it seemed rather inevitable that the bugs get around. And indeed, [View Full Entry]

By Stoyles blog
December 14th 2008

Christmas cards Asia » Pakistan » Lahore

Just to say thanks for the real Christmas cards!!! You cannot know how wonderful it is to get real mail! But dont stop the electronic messages we have finally got the internett sorted and it is good!! Longer message in a few days!! Love Jane and Geoff [View Full Entry]

By Stoyles blog
December 10th 2008

happy eid Asia » Pakistan » Lahore

Eid

Eid Celebrations! As I am sure most of you know there are two Eid celebrations, the one after the fasting month of Ramazan and the one to remember the sacrifice that Abraham made. This Eid was the second type and the sacrifice of an animal is the main focus! For the last week or so the numbers of goats and sheep around have increased and many of them had pretty necklaces or decorations on them. We also saw camels! I am told that a male goat or sheep is for 1 family, a cow will do for 7 families and a [View Full Entry]

By Stoyles blog
December 4th 2008

nearly christmas Asia » Pakistan » Lahore

Cotton Girls

Hello all! Thanks for all the messages-we still dont have inter-net at the farm but we mansge to get o Lahore every so often and have the pleasure of your comunications then. What news-well we have an electric fire but no plug but,hey, lets just push the bare wires into the extention lead that is held together with string! We have HOT WATER!! Bliss but the other people on the farm have realised this and come for buckets of hot water! The Ali isnstitute have now provided the TARC 'office' with a computer and printer which will [View Full Entry]

By Stoyles blog
November 22nd 2008

keep you posted Asia » Pakistan » Lahore

Dear All Thanks for your messages! It is so great to hear from people! Just a quick note to say =still having internett problems but hope to get to good Wi FI cafe this evening and have time and means to do photies and everything! It is getting chilly at night and in the morning here now and I have sercumed to the dreaded cardi over the shalwar chemise thing!!! The farm is great -went wild boar hunting the other night but the boys with the guns missed I am glad to say! More news later keep looking! Love Jane and [View Full Entry]

By Stoyles blog
November 22nd 2008

Sydan Walla and photos Asia » Pakistan » Lahore

Our Room

Letter from some where near {well 2 hours drive} Lahore. Life has changed dramatically for us since we arrived at our final destination in Pakistan-Syden Walla Farm where we are working with the teachers and teacher trainers in 6 local schools. It is a very rural area and the village of Syden Walla is as it must have been for centuries! There are a few modern touches are provided by the farm which is owned by a very rich man who has was born in the area and now wants to improve it for everyone. He sponsors the schools by providing [View Full Entry]

By travellers2
November 18th 2008

The end of the road Asia » Pakistan » Islamabad

Saudi Pak Tower BLock

In relaying our experiences of Pakistan, certain aspects of daily life got overlooked, simply because they became so commonplace. Power cuts became increasingly frequent, and by the time we reached Lahore 'load shedding' was every other hour, on the hour, across the country. Whilst this was an inconvenience for us, for residents and businesses it must have been a nightmare. Thankfully, at the time of writing, normal service has been resumed. There were also the incidents that we heard about and read about in the paper of the barbaric justice meted out to those having sexual relationships outs [View Full Entry]

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