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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive resource from the Library of Congress profiling all aspects of the country of Pakistan including geography, society, economy, politics, and a chronology of national events.
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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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Graphic
Other

Magnum Photos: Pakistan: Action Aid: Earthquake Relief Efforts, 2005

For Students 9th - 10th
Images by photojournalist Chris Steele-Perkins showing the devastation in Pakistan after the October 2005 earthquake. He was sent to the quake zone by ActionAid to document the aftermath of the disaster.
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides up-to-the-minute reports on ongoing conflicts and other news in Pakistan with an emphasis on major events and public reaction.
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Foreign Affairs: A False Choice on Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough and comprehensive analysis of American - Pakistani relations by Daniel Markey, a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. In this July 2007 piece Markey advises the U.S. government to nurture its relations with...
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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
Oxfam

Oxfam: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents information on efforts in Pakistan as well as facts and information about the people and geography of Pakistan.
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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
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
BBC

Bbc News: Pakistan's Army and Its History of Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BBC News contains a medium sized article in Pakistan's History in Military. About half-way down the article is a somewhat comprehensive exploration of Pakistan's military coup, led by Mohammad Ayub Khan in 1958.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Pakistan: Country and Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This two period lesson plan focuses on Pakistan's country and culture.
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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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Primary
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Pakistan & Afghanistan Relations [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
Other

Pakistan Information Networks: National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives descriptions of the National Parks in Pakistan. There is also a small section on top destinations and tour destinations.
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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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Activity
PBS

Pbs: India and Pakistan: 60 Years of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Sixty years after becoming independent of British colonial rule, India and Pakistan are forging their own destinies, while they continue to have sporadic clashes over Kashmir. There are several news reports from August 2007 here, as well...
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Website
BBC

Bbc: 2.5 Million People Affected by Pakistan Floods

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a comprehensive look at the floods in Pakistan, examining the local, national, and international implications of the natural disaster. (August 2, 2010)
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Website
Other

New America Foundation: The Battle for Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses counter-terrorism and the conflict in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province, utilizing a number of primary source documents by a variety of authors to emphasize further the violence taking place in the country....
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Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Pakistan's Floods

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson with multi-media resources introduces young scholars to the disaster in Pakistan after the devestating floods in 2010 and encourages them to consider the impact of history, climate vulnerability, and current politics as they...
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Website
Other

The News International: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
The News International, Pakistan offers the latest news and articles on Pakistan and other world news.
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Pakistan: Media and Culture Through the Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
This photographic exhibit explores the role of media in the culture of Pakistan between the years 1960 and 1985.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: The Story of India: Pakistan and North India

For Students 5th - 8th
Visit the ancient sites of India through this interactive site. Click on an image and read the backgrounds and view pictures of the places that shaped the history of Pakistan and India. Included are the Taj Mahal, Khyber Pass, the Golden...
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Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: India and Pakistan in the Wake of the Mumbai Attacks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Interactive lesson provides students with an opportunity to understand the circumstances surrounding the Mumbai terrorist attacks while examining the historical relationship between India and Pakistan. Note: Some media resources may not...

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