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
  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
• in Sports
  The Story Of Two Cricket Skippers: Pakistan And Bangladesh
  Pakistan wins test series against Bangladesh
  by amohit / on Dec 21, 2011
• in Sports
  On A Moment Of Mega-stupidity, Bangladesh Skipper Threw It All
  Absorbing cricket in Dhaka
  by amohit / on Dec 19, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “pakistan”

 

• Dues ex machina Pakistan by Zain Umar

  
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  Zain Umar pens another masterpiece Deus ex machina of Pakistan , the entire article is worth a read – but these three paragraphs hold me captivated. Dues ex Machina is Latin for “god out of the machine” whereby a seemingly unsolvable problem is suddenly and abruptly solved with the contrived and ...
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• Year of Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew

  
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  This post is part of  Year of Shakespeare , a project documenting the World Shakespeare Festival, the greatest celebration of Shakespeare the world has ever seen.   The Taming of the Shrew , Theatre Wallay/Kashf, dir. Haissam Hussain, 25   May 2012 at The Globe, London By  Thea Buckley , Shakespeare ...
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• Four die in Pakistan drone strike

  
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  http://www.bbc.co.uk Four die in Pakistan drone strike Four die in a US drone strike in Pakistan’s tribal region of Waziristan, with officials claiming the dead were militants. published date:Sat, 26 May 2012 10:10:49 GMT
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• Baloch Victim of MQM Terrorism

  
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  This video is showing the Baloch victims of MQM terrorism. Courtesy: YouTube Via – Facebook
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• Pak court reserves verdict in former Defence Secretarys sacking for misconduct case

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 : The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved its judgment on the plea of former Defence Secretary Lieutenant General (retd) Khalid Naeem Lodhi, against his termination on the char read more
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• Speakers ruling on Gilani disqualification issue cant be challenged: Pak minister

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 : Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said the National Assembly speakers ruling on the issue of disqualification of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, read more
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• VIDEO: Trying to fight polio in Pakistan

  
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  Polio has been declared a “global emergency” by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative after “explosive” outbreaks in countries previously free of the disease BBC News – Health
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• Mango exports from Pakistan goes down

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 - Exports of mangoes from Pakistan will suffer this year as production has been low compared to last year. read more
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• PM Gilani sentenced but not disqualified: Aitzaz

  
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  Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Former Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Senator Aitzaz Ahsan Saturday said it was decided with a consensus evolved in Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) that the appeal against the contempt conviction by the Supreme Court (SC) will not be ...
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• Mango exports from Pakistan goes down

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) Exports of mangoes from Pakistan will suffer this year as production has been low compared to last year.Pakistan annually produces 1.7-1.8 million tonnes of mangoes. But production this year has been estimated at 1.2 million tonnes only, the Daily Times reported Saturday.High prices of ...
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• Demand Release of Pakistani Man Charged with Treason for Helping to Find Bin Laden

  
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  A Pakistani doctor has been charged with treason and sentenced to over thirty years in prison for aiding the CIA in tracking down Osama bin Laden. The tribal court that convicted him did not allow him to defend himself, a violation of Pakistans Constitution. The Pakistani government must ensure that all charges are ...
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• Zardari orders arrests in Karachi rally firing

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has ordered stern action against those involved in the killing of participants at a political rally in Karachi. read more
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• Diplomatic travails, airlines & odd balls on bookshelf (IANS Books this Week)

  
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  New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) This week’s bookshelf is way off the often-walked track, full of unusual tales and surprises. Browse with IANS…1. Book: “The Ambassadors’ Club: The Indian Diplomat At Large”, Edited by Krishna V. Rajan, Published by Harper Collins India; Priced at Rs.599The role of the Indian ...
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• Prime accused in Pakistani reporters murder killed

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 - A prime accused in the murder of a reporter of Pakistans Geo News channel was killed Saturday in a firefight with police in Karachi. read more
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• Grenade attack in Karachi; 11 injured

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 - At least 11 people were injured Saturday in a grenade attack in Karachi, Dawn News reported. The grenade was lobbed near a hotel opposite the Karachi Central Jail. The attackers managed to flee. (IANS)
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• Pakistan not to contest Gilani contempt verdict

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 - The Pakistan government has decided it will not appeal against the Supreme Courts verdict holding Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani guilty of contempt of court, Geo News reported Saturday. read more
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• Point of View: 3G – Feasible and Running in Afghanistan but not in Pakistan!

  
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  Guest Post by Misbahuddin Abdullah Before getting to 3G in Pakistan I want to share a few words about auction of 3G license in Afghanistan. Just like in Pakistan, operators were also reluctant to purchase a 3G license in Afghanistan. Simple reason being- the expected ARPU & all that stuff.  ATRA, the ...
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• Prime accused in Pakistani reporter’s murder killed

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) A prime accused in the murder of a reporter of Pakistan’s Geo News channel was killed Saturday in a firefight with police in Karachi.Geo News journalist Wali Khan Babar was shot dead in January 2011 in Liaquatabad area when he was returning home from office.Two armed robbers were injured ...
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• Pakistan not to contest Gilani contempt verdict

  
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  Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) The Pakistan government has decided it will not appeal against the Supreme Court’s verdict holding Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani guilty of contempt of court, Geo News reported Saturday.A seven-member bench of the apex court April 26 convicted Gilani of contempt of court charge for ...
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• Pakistan Navy W&R Website Under Virus Attack

  
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  Pakistan Navy Website is Currently under Virus Attack, so be careful while you visit the Site. Here is the URL; http://www.paknavywr.com/ Via:PakSoldiers
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