Curated OER
University of Texas: Pakistan: Political Map
A political map of Pakistan from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities, province boundaries, rail lines, highways, and rivers.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Pakistan: Shimshal
Information about Pakistan and the Shimshal. Learn about Pakistan's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Pakistan: Shimshal
Information about Pakistan and the Shimshal. Learn about Pakistan's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: Law Library of Congress: Pakistan
This resource offers a great deal of information and resources pertaining to the law of Pakistan.
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
Now With Bill Moyers: u.s. And Pakistan Relations Timeline
An overview of the up and down relationship between the United States and Pakistan over the past 50 years. A chronological timeline chart presents an easy to follow outline of events and situations.
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Pakistan
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.
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....
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Pakistan: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Pakistan in South Asia.
BBC
Bbc News: Pakistan's Army and Its History of Politics
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.
Other
Military Domination of Pakistan 1977
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.
Other
Generals in Politics
This is a succinct history of military assistance given to Pakistan by the United States after WWII. Analyzes the increase in military aid since Pakistan entered CENTO. An intriguing look at a very important geopolitical relationship.
PBS
Pbs: India and Pakistan: 60 Years of Independence
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...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Pakistan's Floods
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...
Other
Reuters: Pakistani Protesters Clash With Police, Soldiers Secure State Tv
Learn about the political protests in Pakistan in 2014 and why the military took over state television in an attempt to control the population. (Published Sept., 1, 2014)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Pakistan & Baluch Nationalism [Pdf]
An article about the nationalism that is emerging in Baluchistan, a region/province of Pakistan and how it could lead to an overall political instability in the area. 1/2006
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...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Benazir Bhutto
Extensive information and links about Benazir Bhutto, the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Curated OER
Ny Times: Parties to Challenge Pakistan Election Plan
July, 2007 article illustrating the controversy surrounding the government of Pakistan and its President General Pervez Musharraf.
New York Times
New York Times: Pervez Musharraf
[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of articles from the New York Times examines the political career of Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan from his rise to power in 1999 to his resignation in 2008 and continuing to the current...