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	Pakistan: History, Government, Politics
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	Pak-India Relationship; Kashmir Issue
	Education: Science, IT, General
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"Pakistan: History, Government, Politics"

Government of Pakistan, Official Webpage - Comprehensive guide to Pakistan. Features hard-to-find links to ministries and other government sites. Updated regularly. Links in Sports, Media, etc. sections lead to state bodies only, so you need to look in another "Did You Mean" for private organizations.

Complete Political History of Pakistan - A beautifully designed site that neatly arranges information on political history of Pakistan on a timeline. Also check out the features on famous political personalities, and the articles section. Updated regularly.

Official History of Pakistan - A sketchy overview of history of Pakistan; but useful for first introduction. Different 'eras' are categorized for ease of reference. Maintained by the National Fund for Cultural Heritage with content provided by Pakistan's premier historian Professor Dani.

"Pakistan: News & Media"

Business Recorder - Business & Economy News - A busy-looking site that contains in-depth business news and analysis. Check the links on left for topic-wise listing of articles and news. The advertisements on the page are a great source for exploring related links, especially to finance related sites.

Dawn: English Daily - Pakistan's oldest, most reliable, and conservative English daily. Has the widest circulation and is considered a very reliable source of news and opinion. Updated constantly. Also check related publications featured on the main page. Recommended for: op/ed and political analysis.

Jang: Urdu and English Versions Online - Pakistan's largest news group presents latest news in English ("The News") and Urdu ("Jang"). Usually the first to get and release news. Recommended for: getting news first, opinion polls, grass-root level views & analysis.

Chowk.com: Opinions and Views Shared - In their own words: "Chowk is a platform to publish, discuss and debate writings on a variety of issues that are important to the people of India, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries." Social, political, religious, & civic issues freely discussed here. Columns by top thinkers of country!

"Pakistan: Travel & Places"

Lonely Planet's Guide to Pakistan - Get a Western traveler's guide on Pakistan. It features everything from history, destination & tours, and activities to information on travel warnings and a slide show. The information is not too deep to cover the entire scope of travel and activities. For details, check the link below.

Major Cities - An attractive page that brings information on major cities of Pakistan together in one place. Highly recommended: few Pakistani sites are this sleek, comprehensive, and audience-friendly. Explore the site for more places.

Mountains & Valleys - Especially made for the adventure traveler, but enjoyable for everyone who wants to know about Pakistan's most breath-taking sites & sights. The mountains and valleys page on Travel Web has tour packages info, introduction to major locations, and related articles.

The Official Tourist Guide - Features general but interesting recommendation on what to eat, buy, see, and wear for a complete experience. Also has links to visa & immigration, airport facilities, etc. A reliable source to consult before packing your bags for Pakistan.

Northern Pakistan's Karakoram & Hindukush Mountains - A travelogue by two adventurers Mock & O'Neil... Watch out for lovely sights of the famous mountains, and read the stories of the two men's travels. Very useful as a guide to your possible (virtual) tour!

"Pak-India Relationship; Kashmir Issue"

Fifty Years of Indo-Pak Independence: a History - Cable News Network (CNN) anchor Riz Khan presents the post-independence history of India and Pakistan in a slide show. The history is not exhaustive, but rather takes unbiased snapshots of the life of the two states. Info on 'founders', and links to other sites are valuable resources.

Pakistan-India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy - Pak-India peace process is a hot issue and this forum features info on some of the peace initiatives taken - both by this independent NGO, and the respective governments.

History of India-Pakistan Wars - For those who are new to the history of India-Pakistan conflict, this is a useful encyclopedia entry. It features a brief write-up on the major conflicts (wars) between the two states.

The Conflict in Kashmir: Online Seminar by LSE - A free online seminar by London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). This perspective on the history of Kashmir is well-researched, unbiased, and presented in multimedia format. Comes with further recommended sources. Site requires registration.

HOT NEWS: Pakistan Backs India's Bid for the Olympics - Signs of growing friendship? This short story gives a glimpse of the improving ties between the two nations on different levels.

"Education: Science, IT, General"

Education Resources and Links - An education portal with information on popular tests (SAT, IELTS, TOEFL), educational institutes and libraries. Some sections not very comprehensive. A great feature is information on free/sponsored education. Be sure to check out the Study Abroad section.

PK Universities / Colleges / Schools Search - Loaded with information and links on schools, universities, and colleges! Search their addresses and web sites by specifying criteria. Also features job/ads section. VERY useful information on educational policy and directives for those interested in public institutes. Somewhat unfriendly style.

Civil Service of Pakistan - Valuable online resource for CSS candidates. Check out rules, syllabuses, and past question papers. Make sure to look at exam tips, subject selection, and preparation help.

Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Official Site - Treasure trove for the Intermediate/ Secondary student. Features rules and regulations, past papers, guidelines, etc. Get the latest news, online results, date sheets, and curriculum.

The British Council Pakistan, Official Site - For those in the British system of education (O/A-level) within Pakistan, or those looking for education in UK, the British Council is the authentic source of information. Check the site for exam, examination, and exchange study info. Also available: training and workshop news & updates.

"Entertainment"

Portal: Entertainment World - A multimedia website featuring Music, Fashion, Film and TV links. Frequently updated, though the content is not too rich. In the dearth of links of entertainment scene in Pakistan, this link may be useful for fun and research.

Visage: Fashion Magazine - A fashionable website with loads of entertainment and informational value. It has features on designers, models, and other artists, with whom you can get in touch using the site. The search fuction has recently been enhanced.

Geo TV - Home page of Pakistan's most popular TV channel. You can get the program schedules, give feedback to specific programs, and read the profiles of the main programs and their hosts. For those who love the Geo brand, the brand book is also featured; it has an interest value for all.

ARY Digital TV - Home page of ARY Digital, a network of popular TV channels. Has program schedules, and profiles of two popular shows: "Star Gold" and Kya Aap Banain Gay Crorepati". Also info on ARY Exclusive Membership (loyalty program). There is, however, no info on the new channels The Musik and ARY OneWorld.

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