pakistan

Pakistan, which means "land of the pure," is an Islamic nation that was formed when the British left India and partitioned what is now Pakistan and India in 1947. This led to three wars between the two countries and strife in Kashmir, which exists to this day. Concerns have grown in recent times because both countries are nuclear powers and routinely victimized by terrorist groups.

Pakistan was home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and over the years has been settled and invaded by the Aryans, Persians, Greeks, Turks, Afghans and the British. Both Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan invaded the area. It also hosts a section of the Silk Road, which was a commerce route that spanned from Europe to China.

In its short history, Pakistan has suffered corruption and political upheaval, which normally results in the military taking over the country. While Pakistan is considered an ally of the West, it hosts large tribal areas where the government has little to no control. Shortly after 9-11, Osama Bin Laden fled Afghanistan and is believed to be hiding in these areas. The Taliban, who ruled Afghanistan prior to the U.S. led invasion after 9-11, operate out of these areas, too.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “pakistan”

• in Politics
  Pakistan Agrees to Reopen the NATO Supply Route After Hillary Clinton's Apology
  Pakistan finally agrees to reopen the Pakistan-Afghanistan NATO supply route.
  by sahilds / on Jul 4, 2012
• in Technology
  Rise of the Drones
  They are soaring above every trouble spot in the world, just waiting to strike.
  by ztztzt / on Jun 11, 2012
• in Politics
  President Obama Visits Kabul on First Anniversary of Bin Laden's Death
  President Obama to sign an agreement with Afghan President about US future in the Afghanistan after the war is over.
  by sahilds / on May 2, 2012

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