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Dawn: Pakistani English Newspaper

For Students 9th - 10th
Online articles from DAWN, credited as Pakistan's oldest and most widely circulated English newspaper and one of its two largest English dailies. Site also includes DAWN Young World, a weekly magazine with articles of interest to young...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: After the Floods

For Teachers 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about a horrific flood that devastated parts of Pakistan in 2010. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading...
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Interactive
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: The Isi and Terrorism: Behind the Accusations

For Students 9th - 10th
While Pakiston requests US militant aid, is it actually supporting terrorism? Read about Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), who controls it, who it is accountable to and what it really stands for. Report is dated 4 May 2011.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Pakistani Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Pakistani Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Pashtun

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Pashtun of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Pakistanis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Pakistanis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Baluchi

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Baluchi people who live in Pakistan and neighboring countries. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Brahui

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Brahui of Pakistan. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Punjabis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Punjabis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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eBook
Aaron Shepherd

Aaron Shepherd: The Gifts of Wali Dad

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site listen to a tale of India and Pakistan retold and read by author Aaron Shepherd. Information provided for Reader's Theater as well as extras provided by the author such as play script and posters.
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BBC

Bbc: Country Profile: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough look into demographic information, leadership, culture and more about Pakistan. Find pictures, audio, statistics, and more.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Primary History: Indus Valley

For Students 3rd - 8th
Go on an archeological dig with Professor Indus in this interactive adventure! Travel to the border between India and Pakistan, as you discover vocabulary with definitions, photos, a multiple choice quiz, and a newspaper article you can...
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Website
Other

Law Research: Pakistan Law and Government Pakistani Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Pakistan's history from the dawn of Islam to the Pakistan movement.
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Other

Dharma Universe: 1971 India Pakistan War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from freeindia.org contains an explanation and analysis of the Bangladesh Independence in 1971. Has pictures, audio, and lots and lots of information.
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Website
Other

Story of Pakistan: The Constitution of 1962

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Story of Pakistan explains the time leading up to the military coup in Pakistan, and the eventual suspension of the constitution. Mostly centering on the Constitution of 1962 set up by Ayub Khan.
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Website
CNN

Cnn: Pakistani Forces Kill 35 Militants in Waziristan

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN chronicles the military clashes between militants and the Pakistani military in this July, 2007 report.
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Handout
Other

Military Domination of Pakistan 1977

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of General Zia Ul-Haq's military and political rise, his cancelling of elections, and Pakistan's eventual return to democracy in 1988.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Hazara

For Students 9th - 10th
Most Hazara live in central Afghanistan in an area known as the Hazarajat. Others live in areas north of the Hindu Kush. The Hazarajat and other Hazara territories are mountainous. The climate is severe in winter, with heavy snowfall;...
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Pakistan: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Pakistan in South Asia.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Health and Welfare in Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Library of Congress discusses the poverty rate and welfare in Pakistan. Access to safe water, Western healthcare, and leading causes of death are also discussed. The information that is presented is brief but factual.
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Article
Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor: Where's Osama? Do We Care?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article (published June 27, 2002) takes a look at why we are still unable to locate Osama bin Laden. Content also explores his continued importance in the War on Terror.
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Graphic
Other

Bernard Safran Time Magazine: Mohammad Ayub Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait of Muhammed Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan, during his presidency from 1960-1969. This site includes a link to several Wikipedia entries on Khan as well for further research.
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Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage not only provides a visual image of the Pakistani flag but it also provides a detailed description.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Pakistan

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Pakistan.