The Aga Khan University (http://www.aku.edu)
Established in 1977 as an autonomous university in Pakistan, the Aga Khan University has programs in medicine, nursing, educational development and English language. The university is part of the Aga Khan Development Network, a group of development agencies, institutions, and programs that work primarily in the developing parts of Asia and Africa. The common goal of the programs is to create real and lasting improvement in the lives of the poor in ways that lead to self-reliance rather than dependence. The site contains the annual report for 1999.
Animal Info--Pakistan (http://www.animalinfo.org/country/pakistan.htm)
Animal Info, based in Severna Park, Maryland, highlights rare, threatened, and endangered mammals in Pakistan. Information about the biodiversity, ecosystems, land use, population, protected lands, education, and economy of the country is available, as well as a listing of references used.
AsiaSource: AsiaEXPERTS - A resource of the Asia Society (http://www.asiasource.org/experts/)
The AsiaExperts database gives information on specialists in Asian culture, arts, history, and society. Profiles list individual's areas of expertise, publications, contact information, and more.
Catholic Relief Services: Asia Region: Pakistan (http://www.catholicrelief.org/where%5Fwe%5Fwork/asia/pakistan/)
Catholic Relief Services, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, was founded by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to help the poor and to promote social justice in countries abroad. Catholic Relief Services describes its activities in Pakistan in the areas of refugee assistance, small business development, peace, conflict resolution, education, and emergency assistance. A map and an overview of the history of the country are available.
Center for South Asian Studies (http://www.virginia.edu/%7Esoasia/)
Coordinates academic studies, outreach and research programs relating to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet, and offers courses in languages, substantial fellowship and assistantship awards, as well as cultural programs in the community.
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Pakistan (http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/chiefs/chiefs134.html)
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) presents a list of the chiefs of state and cabinet members for Pakistan. The list includes the names of those holding such offices as president, chief executive, minister for education, minister for health, and others.
Coup-Operation in Pakistan: Investigating the Details of a Breaking News Story in the Classroom (http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/991013wednesday.html)
The New York Times Co. presents a lesson plan entitled "Coup-Operation in Pakistan: Investigating the Details of a Breaking News Story in the Classroom," by Alison Zimbalist and Lorin Driggs and published October 13, 1999. The lesson plan is based on a newspaper article and is for students in grades six through twelve. Students investigate a news story on a 1999 coup in Pakistan. The authors include the time required, objectives, materials needed, and the procedures of the lesson plan.
Daily Lesson Plan: A History of Conflict (http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020102wednesday.html)
"A History of Conflict" is a social studies and current events lesson for grades 6-12. The students explore the issues surrounding the current conflict between India and Pakistan. Rachel McClain and Javaid Khan created this lesson, which is based on a January 2, 2002 "New York Times" article. The New York Times Co. and the Bank Street College of Education in New York City provide the lesson online as part of the Daily Lesson Plan section of the Learning Network.
FreeSindh.org (http://www.freesindh.org/)
Comprehensive resource on Sindhi nationalism with information on Sindhi history, culture, education and environment in Sindh, Pakistan, as well as news about the state, research papers and other resource pages relevant to Sindh and the Sindhis. The "Save Indus" section has extensive information about water and conflicts in the Indus River basin. Includes full-text books, "The Sindh story" by K.R. Malkani and "Sind and its Sufis" by Jethmal Parsram Gulrajani. Jamali is a computer science student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Fullbright Program in Pakistan (http://www.fullbright.org/pakistan.htm)
A wide variety of fellowships for lecturing, research, study, teaching and travel in the United States and in Pakistan by Pakistani and United States students, respectively.
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology (http://www.giki.edu.pk/)
Private engineering college funded by the Infaq Foundation, Chiniot Anjuman-e-Islamia, and the Dawood Group of Industries and located in Topi, NWFP, Pakistan. Areas of study include electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, and metallurgy. The site outlines the Institute's academics, administration, and history.
Growing up in Pakistan : (http://www.popcouncil.org/publications/wp/prd/188.html)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 35-36).
Hamdard University (http://www.hamdard.edu/hamdard/)
Karachi-based university which includes institutes of information technology, management sciences, and education and social sciences and colleges of medicine and dentistry and Eastern medicine. The site provides an overview of University's mission and links to pages for the institutes and colleges with information about academic programs and faculty.
Household schooling decisions in rural Pakistan (http://econ.worldbank.org/view.php?type=5&id=1400)
An analysis of a field survey to investigate household decisions about schooling in rural Pakistan suggests that hiring more female teachers and providing more primary schools for girls closer to villages will improve the chances of rural Pakistani girls entering school and staying enrolled.
Impact evaluation study of the secondary science education projects (Loan Nos. 599-NEP[SF], 699-BAN[SF], 759-PAK[SF] in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan (http://www.adb.org/Documents/PERs/IE-56.pdf)
The main objective of the Study was to assess the long-term impact of the Bank's interventions on secondary science education in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. Specifically, the Study assessed the Projects' impact on three levels: on the institutions, the graduates, and the policy and management environment.
Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (http://www.indusvalley.edu/)
Founded in 1989 in Karachi and granted government authorization to award degrees as a private university in 1994, provides training in fine arts, ceramic design, communication design, textile design, and architecture. The site provides information about its programs, facilities, faculty, projects, and includes lectures (in PDF format).
International Center on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) Directory: Pakistan (http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/directory/centres/pak.htm)
The International Centre on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), based in Bonn, Germany, aims to develop and improve technical and vocational education in UNESCO member states. UNEVOC describes the location, number of employees, director, working languages, publications, and computer facilities of its center in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Iqbal, Poet-philosopher of Pakistan (http://www.allamaiqbal.com/)
Presents a wide range of information on the prominent poet, philosopher, and statesman Iqbal. Features a biography of his life, discussions of his major literary works and political accomplishments, and the Iqbal Academy Pakistan, which aims to "promote and disseminate the study and understanding of the works and teachings of Allama Iqbal." Includes lists of publications, links to online resources, and select articles form the Academy's journal "Iqbal Review."
Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute (http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/7842)
Description based on: Vol. 16, no. 1 (2002); title from banner of first article.
Literacy facts and figures in Asia and the Pacific (http://www.accu.or.jp/litdbase/stats/index.htm)
Provides information and data about literacy. Includes literacy rate, adult literacy data, primary education data, pre-primary education data, basic socio-economic indicators, public education expenditure, literacy agencies, national policies and strategies, NFE curriculum, and literacy programmes.
The Middle East North Africa Internet resource guide (http://www.cc.utah.edu/%7Ejwr9311/MENA.html)
Provides links to Internet resources about the Middle East and North Africa.
Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (http://www.finance.gov.pk/)
Provides the annual economic survey of all aspects of the Pakistan economy including agriculture, growth and development, manufacturing and mining, income distribution, fiscal development, money and credit, capital market, inflation, trade and payments, education, health and nutrition, population and labor force, transport and communications, energy, and housing and environment.
National Fund for Cultural Heritage (http://www.heritage.gov.pk/)
Organization established in 1994 to promote the conservation and preservation of the archaeological, architectural, historical and cultural heritage of Pakistan. The site lists projects undertaken by the Fund and gives an overview of places of concern from various time periods. Includes discussions of the major historical eras of Pakistan, photo galleries, and lists of museums and libraries in Pakistan.
National Language Authority, Government of Pakistan (http://www.nla.gov.pk/)
Agency established in 1979 to formulate and present recommendations to the Government for the formal adoption of Urdu as the official national language, and to promote its use in Pakistan. Includes projects of the Authority which include publication of dictionaries, thesauri, glossaries, training materials, textbooks, and a monthly journal "Akhbar-e- Urdu," training activities, surveys, collaborations, and, technical and other services.
National literacy policies (http://www.accu.or.jp/litdbase/policy/index.htm)
"This National Literacy Policy shows organisation structure, policies and strategies of the national government literacy agencies of the countries listed below."
New York Times: News Snapshot: Seeking Refuge (http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/snapshot/20010924.html)
"Seeking Refuge" is a current events activity for grades 3-5 based on a photograph from the September 24, 2001 issue of "The New York Times." The activity consists of questions pertaining to the photograph, which depicts an event related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. This photograph shows refugees from Afghanistan waiting to cross the border into Pakistan. The New York Times Co. and the Bank Street College of Education in New York City developed this activity as part of the News Snapshot section of the Learning Network.
Pak Avenue (http://pakavenue.com/)
Pakistan Information Networks presents a collection of Web sites related to Pakistan. The sites cover Pakistani art and entertainment, news and media, Islam, society and culture, sports and recreation, government and politics, health and medicine, education, cities of Pakistan, and science and technology.
PakSearch.com - Database Company (http://www.paksearch.com/)
Major database oriented towards economic and government affairs.
Pakistan (http://www.pak.org/)
Pak.org presents an online news service about Pakistan. Categories include arts, entertainment, business, economy, computers, the government, education, the media, organizations, history, geography, and more.
Pakistan - Countrywatch.com (http://www.countrywatch.com/cw%5Fcountry.asp?vcountry=131)
General information on Pakistan.
Pakistan Computer Bureau, Government of Pakistan (http://www.pcb.gov.pk/)
Government agency that actively promotes the "development and application of Information Technology" in Pakistan. Activities include training programs, system and software development, feasability studies, and consultancy. Includes slide presentations from the I.T. Conference 2000, and surveys of computers and computer facilities (2000).
Pakistan Forest Institute (http://www.panasia.org.sg/tcdc/pakistan/pakistanforestinst/index.html)
Government research and training institute for forest management, watershed and range management, forest engineering, silviculture, forest products, forest pathology, and, forest entomology. Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in conjunction with the University of Peshawar. Presents very brief information on the Institute, activities, programs, etc.
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (http://www.pide.org.pk/)
Autonomous government research institute established in 1964 at the Quaid-i-Azam University that conducts theoretical and empirical research in development economics, including economic issues, development studies, social issues, agricultural and physical sciences, environment, and natural resources. Includes lists of publications, abstracts of research reports, articles from "Pakistan development review" (since 2000), and full-text of MIMAP Technical paper series (.pdf).
Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (http://www.mnet.fr/aiindex/i%5Faii/piler.html)
Nonprofit established in May 1982 by members of the trade union movement, academics, and professionals in Karachi working toward realizing the full potential of working people. Functions as an educational, cultural and literary institution by coordinating research groups, publishing research materials, organizing training courses, and undertaking cultural activities.
Pakistan Institute of Management (http://www.pim.com.pk/)
Government institute that provides training and development of managers for business and industry, and offers consultancy, and research in management. Presents the agency's courses, research, publications, and consultancy services. Includes "IT Report" (.doc) which discusses Pakistan's software industry.
Pakistan MiPAL (http://merln.ndu.edu/mipal/pakistan.html)
Provides a subject listing of military and foreign policy resources for the country of Pakistan.
Pakistan Virtual Library. (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/pak/)
Presents a collection of Pakistan resources, as part of the South Asia WWW Virtual Library. Includes resources on basic information of Pakistan, cultural associations, academic study and research, current news, business and commerce, education, languages, history and cultures, government, electoral politics, sports, travel, and popular arts. Highlights audio files of music and radio in Pakistan.
Pakistan to Canada: A Cultural Profiles Project. (http://www.settlement.org/cp/english/pakistan/)
This cultural profile provides an overview of the life style and customs of Pakistan. There is information on such topics as the history, climate, education system, arts and literature, spirituality, family life, and holidays of the country. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, along with the AMNI Centre at the University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work, developed the Cultural Profiles Project as a way to help Canadian citizens welcome immigrants to Canada.
Pakistan, a country study (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/pktoc.html)
Presents information on Pakistan, provided by the U.S. Library of Congress. Includes information on Pakistan's geography, economy, society, transportation, communications, government, politics, and national security. Discusses the country's history, ethnic groups, religion, international trade, land use, foreign affairs, and armed forces.
Pakistan: The Land of the Pure (http://www.uh.edu/%7Esriaz/pakistan/)
Kamran Riaz presents information on Pakistan. This information covers such topics as the population, life expectancy, religions, languages, exports, imports, industries, and defense forces of the country. Riaz also offers details on Pakistan's art and culture, education, and travel, as well as Web sites on the country's education, sports, and religion.
Piecemeal Peace Process: Examining Leadership, Conflicts, and Steps Toward Peace on the Indian Subcontinent (http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990224wednesday.html?searchpv=learning%5Flessons)
The New York Times Co. presents a lesson plan entitled "A Piecemeal Peace Process: Examining Leadership, Conflicts, and Steps Toward Peace on the Indian Subcontinent," by Alison Zimbalist and Lorin Driggs and published February 24, 1999. The lesson plan is based on a newspaper article and is for students in grades six through twelve. Students explore Indian and Pakistani leadership, conflicts, and steps toward peace. The authors include the time required, objectives, materials needed, and the procedures of the lesson plan.
Piecemeal Peace Process: Examining Leadership, Conflicts, and Steps Toward Peace on the Indian Subcontinent (http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/990224wednesday.html)
The New York Times Co. presents a lesson plan entitled "A Piecemeal Peace Process: Examining Leadership, Conflicts, and Steps Toward Peace on the Indian Subcontinent," by Alison Zimbalist and Lorin Driggs and published February 24, 1999. The lesson plan is based on a newspaper article and is for students in grades six through twelve. Students explore Indian and Pakistani leadership, conflicts, and steps toward peace. The authors include the time required, objectives, materials needed, and the procedures of the lesson plan.
Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (http://www.rawa.org/)
Political and social organization working for peace, freedom, democracy and women's rights, operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Their work involves documenting human rights abuses in Afghanistan distributing humanitarian aid to victims, education for women and refugee children, and health care. This large site includes extensive information about their work, press releases, press clippings, a photo gallery, video clips (in MPG, RealAudio, MOV, and AVI formats), audio clips of patriotic songs (in MP3 format), contents of their publications, RAWA documents, and general information on Afghanistan and women. Many of the pages are avaliable in Italian, Spanish, French, or Persian.
Rugmark Foundation U.S.A (http://www.rugmark.org/)
Highlights Rugmark Foundation USA, an organization based in Washington, D.C., that is working to eradicate child labor and that supports education programs for former child workers in the carpet industry. Discusses how to become a Rugmark-certified importer and offers background details on child labor. Explains that India, Nepal, and Pakistan are carpet-producing countries that participate in the RUGMARK program.
State Bank of Pakistan Library (http://www.sbp.org.pk/library.htm)
Initiated to serve the information needs of the State Bank of Pakistan, the library is one of the most extensive in the country. Subject areas include economics, banking, finance, management, and commerce. Also has notable holdings in the regional languages of Pakistan, religion, history, and geography. Includes lists of periodicals (.pdf), list of selected articles from research journals, and list of new book aquisitions.
Sustainable Development Networking Programme, Pakistan (http://www.sdnpk.org/)
Gateway that provides access to news, statistics, and annotated links to projects and organizations in two dozen topical headings related to sustainable development in Pakistan. The UNDP's Sustainable Development Networking Programme in Pakistan began in 1992 and is managed by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).
Textile Institute of Pakistan (http://www.tip.edu.pk/)
Established in 1994 to provide skills for textile industry workers of Pakistan, the Institute has two-year and four-year programs. The site provides basic information about programs and faculty.
University of Punjab (http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Garden/4404/uni-pan.htm)
Provides basic information on the University's faculties, departments, and affiliated centers and institutes, with links to a small number of them. The site is by a Pakistani living in Germany, and is not affiliated with the University.
University of the Punjab (http://www.pu.edu.pk/mainpage.htm)
The University of the Punjab is not only the oldest University of Pakistan but also the largest. In addition to the on-campus teaching and research activities, the University overseas and regulates the academic activities of over 280 affiliated colleges and institutes, imparting undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education. Presents the university website with links to administration, admission, history, campuses, calendar, faculty, facilities, jobs, news, updates, fee structure, general and contact information about the university.
Who Are the Taleban? (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south%5Fasia/144382.stm)
As part of its World: South Asia news section, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) presents the full text of the December 20, 2000 article entitled "Analysis: Who Are the Taleban?" The BBC provides an overview of the history and activities of the Taliban. The group consists of Afghans trained in religious schools in Pakistan along with former Islamic fighters who are known as mujahedin. The Taliban captured Kabul in September 1996 and took over the government of Afghanistan. The Taliban originally enjoyed a wave of popularity because of its efforts to get rid of corruption, restore peace, and improve economic conditions. The Taliban's introduction of fundamental Islamic law, as well as its members' attitudes towards the education of girls, medical care for women, and the employment of women caused resentment among ordinary Afghans.
Women's International Center (WIC): Benazir Bhutto. (http://www.wic.org/bio/bbhutto.htm)
Features a biography of Pakistani prime minister and author Benazir Bhutto, part of the Web site of the Women's International Center (WIC), a nonprofit education and service foundation. Notes that Bhutto was the first woman to head the government of an Islamic state. Discusses her implementation of a nationwide program of health and education reform. Offers access to the WIC home page and other biographies of women.
Yahoo! Directory on Pakistan (http://asia.dir.yahoo.com/regional/countries/Pakistan/)
The Yahoo Search Engine's directory of websites related to Pakistan. The site divides information by category, including information by region, arts, business, computers, education, government, health, science and more. The number of websites in the directory is listed next to each category.
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