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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 Restless Travellers
July 7th 2008

From China to Italy by Motorcycle Asia » Pakistan » Quetta

Gobi Desert

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By Smith
July 2nd 2008

Arrival Pakistan Asia » Pakistan » Islamabad

Rawalpindi

“Killer Mountain, Nanga Parbat - naked mountain - is the ninth highest peak (8125 meters) in the world and second highest in Pakistan, situated on the western tip of great Himalayan. Its south face, known as Rupal Face rises over 5000 meters from the valley floor to the summit. After a German climber Hurman Bhul scaled it in 1953, many climbers have stepped on the majestic peak and many have lost their lives in their pursuits.” After a mercifully uneventful flight, we landed in a somewhat dusty, noisy, hot Rawalpindi (locals call it Pindi) and our senses were immediately bombard [View Full Entry]

By Darlow
June 18th 2008

Cow shit saves the day Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas

The nicest guy you could ever meet

So luckily I managed to secure a 3 month visa extension, which means I can now stay here until early September. Pakistan continues to be a fantastic place to visit. Not just the mountains and scenery, but more the people and the culture. An example: Last week I made the 4 hour round trip to Gilgit to get my visa extension. In most countries I have been to such a day would be a complete waste of time, and a pain in the a*se. Here, however, it turned into a great day. Edited highlights: - After filling in my form I [View Full Entry]

By Joses
June 17th 2008

stuck in reverse Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Gilgit

like a leaking faucet

apologies for the muted silence the last few wks. for the uninformed, ive long left china; hmm abt a mth ago or smth. since then ive traversed pakistani sovereign territory and now am in india. in pakistan theres a nationwide power shortage and internet there is dial-up so thats abt as potent a concoction you'd need to really get wired. pakistan....is truly beautiful. nothing like how the media, whether print or press, would have you ingest wholly what they promulgate ardently. no semblence of ethnic and religious unrest, terror networks spawning and cocooning unabatedly, no shit like that. no [View Full Entry]

By artaris
June 11th 2008

unlike what the media tells you.. Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas » Gilgit

view from our bus

pakistan was not a country that we planned to visit on this trip. it was merely a path we decided to take en-route to india. all in all, this trip was to take in the spectacular karakoram highway. however, the very postive introduction we had from Naz, our pakistani saviour, we decided to stay abit longer and check out the sights of pakistan. soon enough, we realised that most pakistanis had a heart of gold. no, they are not qaeda-related millitants, or extremist suicide bombers, they are just like you and me - humans. Naz, is a law-trained businessman who resides [View Full Entry]

By brusselsprout
June 6th 2008

Foothills of the Himalaya - a 6-week trip. Asia » Pakistan » Lahore

MONDAY 2nd June. At 17:00 we left Amritsar for Wagha to observe the Ceremony of the Border Closure. Just before the Indian and Pakistani Armies conduct this amazing spectacle of national pride, the squads of soldiers parade up and down with much posturing and silly-walks, whilst the audiences on both sides shout encouragement. On the Indian side, the Sergeant Major shouts "Hindustan," and the audiencece replies with some other undeciphered shout. The opposing Pakistan SM shouts "Pakistan," and similarly gets a retort from the crowd. This goes on for ages! Both the In [View Full Entry]

By brusselsprout
June 6th 2008

Foothills of the Himalaya - a 6-week trip. Asia » Pakistan » Lahore

Closure of the Border Ceremony.

Here's a load more photos: [View Full Entry]

By Aliwoo
June 5th 2008

Himalayan India Asia » Pakistan » Punjab » Lahore

Thursday 5 June Ventured out in my salwar-kameez. Certainly a lot cooler but it is still hot - in the 40'sC. Visited a few more bazaars. The roads were very busy as some routes were closed for some reason, possibly visiting VIP's other than us! I'm just going for a dip in the pool but I will try to get to the business centre later to upload some photos. It started to rain shortly after I got to the pool so I uploaded some photos - see next blog. We went out to a local Suni Moslem Shrine which was very [View Full Entry]

By Aliwoo
June 5th 2008

Himalayan India Asia » Pakistan » Punjab » Lahore

Minaret

Lahore, Pakistan Photos [View Full Entry]

By Darlow
June 4th 2008

Indiana Darlow and the Bridges of Passu Asia » Pakistan » Northern Areas

Me at Lupdur

Hello again Despite what they might have you believe, internet access in Pakistan aint that difficult to arrange. So expect blogs aplenty! Anyway, god what a few days I've had. From Karimabad (backpacker central) to Passu - probably the first place that most people rest in Pakistan after entering the country from China and heading down the Karakoram Highway. Billed in the guidebook as "the place to go if you like to walk." It certainly lived up to its billing. Passu is famous for a couple of things: 1) The "Passu Cathedral" - aka Tupodan, the 6000m jagged spire of moun [View Full Entry]

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