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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 Mohsin Ali
August 2nd 2008

Rakaposhi Base Camp trek Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Minapin

Rakaposhi

This trip was right after my 1st year medical prof exam and was one that I had been looking forward to do for a LONG time. Left Karachi on the 17th of July 08 and came back on the 29th Day 1 17th July 2008 Woke up at around 4 30 am, had a very eventful night. Got a call from the police station at 1 00 am the night before informing us that our stolen car had been found near Gaboul. So well at around 6 30 am the bus(Awan Coach) and left khi at around 7 30 am. 2 [View Full Entry]

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 sapere18
August 1st 2008

Subcontinental Drift: Chapter Twenty - The Karakoram Highway Asia » Pakistan » Islamabad

Rakaposhi

A wildness about Pakistan is evident in the name of the regions over which the government has teetering control. Provinces such as Sindh and Balochistan may be one thing. But when added to the likes of the more lawless sounding Northwest Frontier Province, you’d expect scenes out of the Wild West. In many cases, that’s exactly what takes place! My favorite region of Pakistan by title alone is the Northern Areas, leaving the foreigner with the impression that its inhabitants are a part of the nation when it suits them, but do not wholly buy into Pakistani integration. I met t [View Full Entry]

By KosherSufi
July 31st 2008

Hello Pakistan Asia » Pakistan » Lahore

Old Man

Hello Pakistan. I haven't taken all the photos I've wanted to. Some people are very sensitive about cameras here and I am also sensitive about taking pictures. Thus, this is only the tiniest visual slice of things happening. Nonetheless, enjoy. [View Full Entry]

By sapere18
July 31st 2008

Subcontinental Drift: Chapter Nineteen - Lahore Asia » Pakistan » Punjab » Lahore

Zahid and Rich

From the border until mid afternoon in downtown Lahore, I had not grabbed much to eat. By two o’clock I sought anywhere in the downtown area with a functioning generator and preferably with a chilled dining area to offset temperatures over one hundred degrees. Within the first three minutes of scanning for an eatery on Regal Chowk I confirmed (by my own standards) that Lahore was truly the cultural capital of Pakistan. I saw the sign behind a row of trees across the median-divided boulevard. The letters were on the standard yellow background inside a brown oval. I followed each one [View Full Entry]

By sapere18
July 30th 2008

Subcontinental Drift: Chapter Eightteen - India Stops Here Asia » Pakistan » Punjab » Lahore

At Attari and Wagah

The halfway point of my time on the Subcontinent is the first reminder of my journey’s mortality. No longer is it acceptable to extend stays a night or two in a given village or hill town without earnestly pondering how my limited remaining time will be spent. The days now dwindle downward to a finishing point. As I sit on the apex of my travels, I am at once rejuvenated under the realization that time is not limitless and that there is much left to do and to accomplish. From this day forward when each day passes, I will look back [View Full Entry]

By Planet
July 29th 2008

Hunza Valley Asia » Pakistan

The mountains are fantasitc

It's Tuesday evening and we are back in China (Tashkurgan) after several days in Pakistan Hunza Valley -- mostly with limited or no Internet. Pakistan was wonderful -- amazing to see the mountains, and experience the grandeur of the Himilayas and the greater than 7500 meter peaks here. We did our own climb yesterday -- 500 meters, rugged and scrambling, to a place called Eagle's Nest. It was beautiful. David was terrific; an excellent hiker and climber -- except he was a bit nasty complaining that his grandpa was too slow (both up and down). We had some excellent meals in [View Full Entry]

By Planet
July 28th 2008

Hunza Valley Asia » Pakistan

Hi -- David and I are fine enjoying the magnificent weather and mountain scenery. Peaks are amazing. We are in Karimibadn the Hunza Valley enjoying walks through villages and meeting people. But we have very limited Internet and so ourt report is brief and without pictures right now. All is well. [View Full Entry]

By Darlow
July 20th 2008

Guns. Many guns. Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas

More polo action

So after trekking over the Pakora Pass, we spent about 4 days living with a family from Pakora, recovering from the rigours of walking. Unfortunately that meant that only 7 days were left until the polo tournament started. The idea of walking all the way to Shandur therefore went out of the window, and was instead replaced with "well, let's just see how far we get, and then get on a bus when we run out of time." So freed from major time constraints, another trek was found - this time the 5 day walk over Punji Pass - another 4700 [View Full Entry]

Claudia taking a break en-route the pass

By Darlow
July 12th 2008

Shandur or bust Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Gilgit

descending from the pass

So sitting in Karimabad it's easy to start dreaming about the world of adventures that awaits in Pakistan. Getting off your arse to actually do them is, however, a different story. K'bad is just such a nice place and the people are so great that you just never want to leave. Nonetheless, over an evening of Hunza Water (the local alcohol of choice, made from Mulberries) and locally picked medicinal herbs (cunningly made into a lovely green custard - see photo) a plan was hatched that would see a group of us attempt to walk the 220km or so from Gilgit [View Full Entry]

just below the pass after crossing crevasse

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