BBC
Bbc Urdu: Learning English
Use this area of the BBC's Urdu language site to find grammar tips and read short English passages on current world events and culture. Explanations and introductions are in Urdu. Passages and tips are in English. You can also jump to...
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: India
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Week of 11 4 13: El Rostro Humano a Los Ataques Con Drones
In Spanish. Article covers the story of a 9-year-old Pakistani girl who traveled to Washington D.C. to tell her story of surviving a drone attack.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: British India
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
British Library
British Library: 20th Century Works: East Is East
Ayub Khan Din based his debut play "East Is East" on his own childhood in Salford. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
BBC
Bbc News: Quake's Terrible Toll Is Revealed
This in depth article by the BBC sheds light on the devastation caused by the Pakistani earthquake in 2005. Videos and maps can be viewed on this site also.
Other
Welcome to the Cns Website
Resource from the Non Nuclear Proliferation Studies. Provides links to news items, publications and content related to the arms race.
New York Times
New York Times: Middle East
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, issues and events occurring in the Middle East. In addition to breaking stories, the New York Times also provides focused information and maps.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Earthquake in Kashmir, Land of Upheaval
NPR discusses the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and also what the earthquake means for the disputed land politically.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: Asia and Pacific
The Washington Post provides the latest news for and about countries in Asia and the Pacific, as well as several reference resources. PLEASE NOTE THAT A WASHINGTON POST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THESE ARTICLES beyond a small...
USA Today
Usa Today: South Asian Earthquake Death Toll at 73,276
An article from the USA Today reports on the conditions after the Asian earthquake on Oct. 8 2005. 11/2/2005
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Benazir Bhutto
A short, but comprehensive bio and picture of Benazir Bhutto.
Other
Story of Pakistan: Decline of Mughal Rule and the Battle of Plassey
This site provides a discussion of the fall of Nawab Siraj-Ud Daulah to the British.
Curated OER
Pakistan Hatf Missiles
One of the first articles to tell of possible misconduct by Pakistani scientists in selling nuclear technology to other countries. 1/31/04
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Baghdad Pact
Wikipedia provides a description of the alliance between Turkey, Great Britain, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, and the United States named the Baghdad Pact, and made during the Cold War. Links are provided for additional information.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Sir Garfield Sobers
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Sir Garfield Sobers, a West Indian cricketer, considered by many authorities the most gifted all-around player of all time. As a batsman, he established a record for Test (international)...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Death of Osama Bin Laden
Detailed facts and information on the events leading to the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 2, 2011.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Taliban
Discover interesting facts and information about the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Asia
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Al Qaeda's New Front
PBS Frontline investigates the threat radical jihadists pose to Western Europe and it allies - including the United States.
Other
New Internationalist Magazine: Muslims: The Facts
Facts and statistical data of Muslim populations around the world. Includes geographical distribution of different groups and sectors.
BBC
Bbc: History: The British Raj in India 1858 1947
A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more. Archived.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: India
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the Southern Asia nation of India including background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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