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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Survival or Democracy?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Pakistan today. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover a history of the country, the cultural values of its citizens, and structure of the of the...
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Law Library of Congress: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a great deal of information and resources pertaining to the law of Pakistan.
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Website
Other

The Frontier Post

For Students 9th - 10th
The Frontier Post is the national daily news source published in Peshawar and Quetta in Pakistan.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Politics of Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent PBS site that reports on current events in Pakistan. Be sure to use the menu on the right hand side which includes a timeline of Pakistan divided into these major themes: Independence, Nuclear Ambitions, Fighting Terrorism, and...
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Website
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Geo Television Network

For Students 9th - 10th
Television network in Pakistan that entertains Pakistanis, provides national and international news, and more. Audio and video news in urdu are available.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Pakistan. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
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Website
Other

The Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nation is an English-language, Pakistani news source that deals with news events, entertainment, literature, culture and more.
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Website
Other

Story of Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Award-winning interactive encyclopedia on the history of Pakistan -- now one of the largest sources of information on the subject. Find a time period, browse the timeline, select from a list of historical figures, or search for your...
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Website
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Pakistan and Gulf Economist

For Students 9th - 10th
Ambitious resource for information on Pakistan's economy and business.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
2018 report from the U.S. Department of State which discusses Pakistan's poor human rights practices.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Benazir Bhutto Assassinated

For Students 9th - 10th
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated. Read the details surrounding of her death in this article. (December 2007)
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Website
Other

The Constitution of Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the text of the Constitution of Pakistan.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful guide to a country profile of the Southern Asian nation of Pakistan featuring background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Website
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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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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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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Graphic
Curated OER

Ny Times: Parties to Challenge Pakistan Election Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
July, 2007 article illustrating the controversy surrounding the government of Pakistan and its President General Pervez Musharraf.
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Graphic
Curated OER

General Pervez Musharraf

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