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The Guardian

Guardian: Benazir Bhutto

For Students 9th - 10th
Included in this profile of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is a number of articles and videos concerning her influential political career and tragic death.
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BBC

Bbc: South Asia Quake

For Students 9th - 10th
An on-going news report of the earthquake that devastated parts of South Asia, particularly, Pakistan. Many facets of the disaster are covered such as relief and rebuilding efforts.
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BBC

Bbc: Obituary: Benazir Bhutto

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the obituary of Pakistan's influential former Prime Minister Benzair Bhutto, a victim of an apparent suicide bombing attack. (December 27, 2007)
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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Project Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
PROJECT KASHMIR attempts 'to navigate the treacherous maze of occupation, insurgency, unrest, censorship, and religious animosity'. The beauty of Kashmir is captured as India and Pakistan continually fight over Kashmir making daily life...
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BBC

Bbc: Islamabad's Red Mosque

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative BBC report on the significance of the Islamabad's Red Mosque to Pakistan's Islamic fundamentalist movement. Provides context for understanding the July 2007 siege of the mosque. (7/27/2007)
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Bernard Safran Time Magazine: Mohammad Ayub Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait of Muhammed Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan, during his presidency from 1960-1969. This site includes a link to several Wikipedia entries on Khan as well for further research.
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BBC

Bbc: Urdu News

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides the latest news in Urdu, the official language of Pakistan.
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Refugees of Pakistan's North West Frontier Province

For Students 9th - 10th
This photograph shows a displaced family from Pakistan's North West Frontier Province.
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Child Refugee From Pakistan's North West Frontier Province

For Students 9th - 10th
This photograph shows one of the many displaced children of Pakistan's North West frontier province.
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Ny Times: Parties to Challenge Pakistan Election Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
July, 2007 article illustrating the controversy surrounding the government of Pakistan and its President General Pervez Musharraf.
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Conflict in North West Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This photograph demonstrates the increasing levels of unrest and violence in Pakistan's North West frontier province.
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Pakistan Floods

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an image showing the devastating effects of the 2010 floods in Pakistan.
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Bbc: 2.5 Million People Affected by Pakistan Floods

For Students 9th - 10th
This image depicts a number of people displaced by the 2010 floods in Pakistan.
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Unesco: Pakistan: Rohtas Fort

For Students 9th - 10th
Following his defeat of the Mughal emperor Humayun in 1541, Sher Shah Suri built a strong fortified complex at Rohtas, a strategic site in the north of what is now Pakistan. It was never taken by storm and has survived intact to the...
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Virtual Bangladesh

Virtual Bangladesh: War for Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site examining though pictures, news articles, and first person accounts, all aspects of the Bangladesh Declaration of Independence in 1971.
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Other

The Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nation is an English-language, Pakistani news source that deals with news events, entertainment, literature, culture and more.
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BBC

Bbc News: In Depth: Kashmir Flashpoint

For Students 9th - 10th
An indepth look of the Kashmir conflict updated to 19 May 2011.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Bangladesh

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides this site on Bangladesh, part of a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Benazir Bhutto

For Students 9th - 10th
At age 35, Benazir Bhutto was one of the youngest chiefs of state in the world. More than that, she was the first woman ever to serve as prime minister of an Islamic country, but the road that brought her to power had already led through...
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Royal Geographical Society

Royal Geographical Society: India: Pictures of the Past

For Students 3rd - 6th
View photographs and quotes about India's turbulent history, particularly Partition.
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CNN

Cnn: Pakistani Forces Kill 35 Militants in Waziristan

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN chronicles the military clashes between militants and the Pakistani military in this July, 2007 report.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Papers: Islam, Militarism, and the 2007 2008 Elections [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Benazir Bhutto

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information and links about Benazir Bhutto, the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: Indian and Pakistani Tennis Partners Call for Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an inspiring story about two tennis players who have transcended the boundaries of hate and war. Read about Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and their efforts to bring India and Pakistan together in spite of political and...

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