Country Studies US
Country Studies: Pakistan
The Library of Congress provides a very lengthy and very detailed overview of the country of Pakistan. Content includes a country profile, as well as long look at Pakistan's history, society and environment, economy, government and...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Politics of Pakistan
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...
Other
Story of Pakistan
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...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Papers: Islam, Militarism, and the 2007 2008 Elections [Pdf]
The author argues in this article that 2007 will be a critical year in Pakistan when it comes to the development of democracy. There is a conflict between the Islamist political groups and the military under President Musharraf. Requires...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Pakistan & Afghanistan Relations [Pdf]
An examination of the current situation in Afghanistan (late 2006) and how the Taliban are gaining strength. In addition, the author looks at how how this is effecting Pakistan and how only the end of military rule can lead to better...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Benazir Bhutto
Extensive information and links about Benazir Bhutto, the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Pakistani Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Pakistani Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Pakistan
Provides an overview of the culture of Pakistan. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Modern Britain: Hidden Story of Partition
The author describes how India and Pakistan were created as a result of a division of the British colony of India and what problems and issues developed as a result of their separation. Archived.