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 Sports
  The Story Of Two Cricket Skippers: Pakistan And Bangladesh
  Pakistan wins test series against Bangladesh
  by amohit / on Dec 21, 2011
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  by amohit / on Dec 19, 2011
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  by amohit / on Dec 11, 2011

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• Pakistan PM Gilani files appeal against SC summons in contempt case

  
  The India Daily — Authority: 140
  Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday filed an appeal in the Supreme Court seeking suspension of its order summoning him for framing of contempt charges over his failure to reopen graft cases against the President. Appeal, filed by Gilani’s lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan, asked the apex court to suspend its decision ...
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• Pakistan: 10 Killed in US drone attack in tribal region

  
  The India Daily — Authority: 140
  A US drone targeted a compound in the restive North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan today, killing 10 suspected militants, officials said. The unmanned spy plane fired two missiles at the compound in Tappi area, 10 km from Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan Agency, officials were quoted as saying by TV ...
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• Pakistanis Reel In Giant Whaleshark

  
  Popular Fidelity — Authority: 422
  "I once caught a fish THIS BIG!" In the song “ Love Shack ,” the B-52s sing about having a Chrysler as big as a whale.  Well, in Karachi, Pakistan, fishermen have recently reeled in a fish that’s as big as a whale.  The fish is known as a whaleshark or giant whaleshark, and it lives up to its name as ...
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• Suspension over invalid by-polls

  
  Times Of Pakistan — Authority: 133
  The Supreme Court has suspended the membership of nine MNAs and 11 MPAs, mostly belonging to the ruling Pakistan People’s Party and the main opposition party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. The lawmakers were elected in post-18th Amendment by-polls held by an incomplete Election Commission in violation of ...
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• Pak and Russia Agree to Promote Mutual Relations

  
  E Pakistan News — Authority: 124
  Latest World News / MOSCOW: Pakistan and Russia Wednesday agreed to promote and enhance the bilateral relations in diverse fields including trade, energy and people to people to contacts. Addressing a joint press along with her Russian counterpart, the Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said there has been a ...
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• PPP Core Committee to Discuss Political Issues

  
  E Pakistan News — Authority: 124
  Latest Pakistan News / Islamabad – President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has called meeting of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s Core Committee in the Presidency on Wednesday night to take up explanation about political issues, E Pakistan News reports.   Sources said, Zardari, which is also PPP’s Co-chairperson, ...
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• Huge whale shark found dead in Karachi

  
  Skeptic.com — Authority: 429
  Cranes lift monster whale shark in Karachi, Pakistan FISHERMEN have used cranes to haul a giant whale shark out of the water in the Pakistan city of Karachi. Crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the beast – believed to be one of the biggest ever caught – as it was hauled out of the water at Charai Fishery, ...
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• Stop NATO News: February 8, 2012: U.S. Officials Pour Into Bulgaria Amid Middle East War Rumors

  
  Creative-i — Authority: 121
  8 February 2012 — Stop NATO U.S. Officials Pour Into Bulgaria Amid Middle East War Rumors 24 Ships, 3,600 International Troops In U.S. Amphibious Warfare Drill After Afghanistan, Canadian Military Trains For Arctic Warfare Baltic-Arctic Region: Baltic-Nordic Chiefs of Defense Meet U.S. Drone Strike Kills Ten In ...
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• Three Relatives of Factory Owner arrested by Police

  
  E Pakistan News — Authority: 124
      Latest Pakistan News / Lahore – Police on Wednesday detained three relatives of owner of the factory wherein scores were killed and ensnared after it distorted on Monday, E Pakistan News reports.   SSP Sadar Lahore, Shoaib Khurram said owner of the industrial unit was still at large as police were ...
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• Pakistan holds border talks with Nato, Afghan forces

  
  Pakistan News Watch — Authority: 146
  RAWALPINDI: Representatives of the Pakistan Army held a meeting with the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the Afghan National Army at a border coordination centre in Torkham on Wednesday, DawnNews reported. The Pakistan Army was represented by Director General Military Operations Major ...
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• Gilani Files Appeal In Contempt Case

  
  A Pakistan News — Authority: 118
  Supreme Court will begin hearing intra-court appeal filed by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani through his lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan against apex court verdict of indicting him in contempt of court case. Earlier today, the appeal was filed by Ahsan. It requested the court to postpone the prime minister’s indictment. ...
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• Telenor Plans Further Investment in Pakistan Operations

  
  State of Telecom Industry in Pakistan — Authority: 413
  Almost at the verge of its operational collapse in India as a result of its license being cancelled on account of spectrum auction curruption case, the Ab Mera Number Hai operator Telenor is reported to shift its financial focus in Pakistan and double their investment here. Report from an English daily in ...
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• US drone kills 10 in Pakistan

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 163
  American drones have killed as many as 10 people in the first such missile strike since Barack Obama officially acknowledged the covert CIA programme.
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• Cook, Chef, Waiter, Receptionist, Baker Jobs in Abu Dhabi

  
  Exam Results, Admissions, Education News, Date Sheets, Past Papers, Jobs, Scholarships, Entry Tests, Video Lectures — Authority: 128
  Tweet Cook, Chef, Waiter, Health & Safety Officer, Pastry Chef, Salad Maker, Assistant Cook, Room Boy, Laundry Man, Gardner, Indian Cook, Supervisor, Arabic Cook, Receptionist, Baker Jobs in Abu Dhabi Published in Learningpk.Com . You can Find Latest Admissions in Universities, Colleges, ...
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• UNs new Afghan envoy heartened by prospect of peace as am I

  
  An Average American Patriot — Authority: 113
  UNs new Afghan envoy heartened by talk of peace: The U.N.s new representative to war-torn Afghanistan said Wednesday that he was encouraged by widespread discussion about prospects for making peace with the Taliban. Jan Kubis, the new special representative of the U.N. Secretary-General, said that he thinks the ...
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• Uncle Sam Meddling in Balochistan: Back Off!

  
  Sri Lanka Guardian — Authority: 130
  | by Yasmeen Ali ( February 08, Lahore, Sri Lanka Guardian) Pakistan Parliamentarians must table a resolution to carve New Mexico away from it’s affiliation in USA and restore it to its pre-geographical entity of the Mexican-American War (1846-48). With New Mexico’s population boasting the highest rate ...
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• Pakistan: Islamic version of Facebook calls on muslims to leave Facebook

  
  Infidels Are Cool — Authority: 457
  This is beyond silly. I mean, if muslims truly want to be in the clear from blasphemy on the net, then DISCONNECT. The internet was invented, after all, by infidels. Like every other gadget muslims use to connect to the world. I might have to sign up, and adopt an islamic alias, just to see what the site is all about. ...
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• Newsline: A Question of Survival: How Long Will the PPP Last?

  
  PakBlogging — Authority: 140
  Will the PPP survive as a political force in 2012?
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• Missing persons case: SC cross at AG over lack of preparation

  
  Pakistan News Watch — Authority: 146
  ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday showed its displeasure to the attorney general for not preparing for the missing persons case and adjourned the hearing until tomorrow, DawnNews reported. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Shakirullah Jan, heard the case. During the hearing, Justice Jawad S. Khwaja ...
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• Congressional Balochistan witness prepares for challenge

  
  Pakistan News Watch — Authority: 146
  In an election year, anything is possible. But, when anything includes the US policy approach to Pakistan, Congress must remain a responsible stakeholder. Members of Congress must clearly convey their intentions when taking on potentially contentious issues that risk undermining one of the Barack Obama ...
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