History of Pakistan - History of Pakistan Pakistan, along with India, was one of two states created out of the territory of British colonial India in 1947. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Ancient South Asia 2 Background to creation of Pakistan 3 1971 Civil War 4 1977-1985 Martial Law 5 The Democratic Interregnum 6 Return of Military Rule 7 Kashmir Ancient South Asia Main article: History of South Asia The territory of present-day Pakistan has been the home of many civilizations. Archeological explorations have revealed impressive ruins of a 4,500-year old urban civilization in Pakistan's Indus River valley (see Indus Valley civilization). This civilization declined around 1500-1900 B.C. One major theory is that the Indus Valley civilization was crushed by successive invasions (circa 2000 B.C. and 1400 B.C.) of Aryans,.
History of present-day nations and states - History of present-day nations and states This is a list of articles on the history of the countries that still exist today. See List of extinct countries, empires, etc for articles about countries that are no longer in existence. See List of countries for other articles and lists on countries. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Afghanistan - Albania - Algeria - Andorra - Angola - Anguilla - Antigua and Barbuda - Argentina - Armenia - Aruba - Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Australia - Austria - Azerbaijan B Bahamas - Bahrain - Baker Island - Bangladesh - Barbados - Bassas da India - Belarus.
History of Asia - History of Asia History of Levant History of Babylonia History of Israel History of Jordan History of Lebanon History of Mesopotamia History of Palestine History of Persia History of Sumer History of Syria History of South Asia History of Afghanistan History of Bangladesh History of Bhutan History of India History of Nepal History of Pakistan History of Sri Lanka History of Tibet History of East Asia History of China History of the People's Republic of China History of the Republic of China History of Japan History of Korea History of North Korea History of South Korea History of Mongolia History of Southeast Asia History of Cambodia History of Indonesia History of Laos History of Malaysia History of Myanmar History of the Philippines History of Singapore History.
History of Oman - History of Oman Oman adopted Islam in the 7th century A.D., during the lifetime of the prophet Muhammad. Ibadhism, a form of Islam distinct from Shi'a Islam and the "Orthodox" schools of Sunnism, became the dominant religious sect in Oman by the 8th century A.D. Oman is the only country in the Islamic world with a majority Ibadhi population. Ibadhism is known for its "moderate conservatism." One distinguishing feature of Ibadhism is the choice of ruler by communal consensus and consent. Contact with Europe dates from 1508, when the Portuguese conquered parts of Oman's coastal region. Portugal's influence predominated for more than a century, with only a short interruption by the Turks. Fortifications built during the Portuguese occupation can still be seen at Muscat. Except for.
History of the United Kingdom - History of the United Kingdom Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Background 2 Subjugation of Wales 3 The Union of Two Crowns 4 Republican Rule 1649 5 The Act of Union 1707 6 Act of Union 1801 7 The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth 8 Recent History 9 Military History 10 Constituent Nations' Histories 10..1 Footnote 11 See Also 12 External Links Background The United Kingdom is the realm or kingdom that covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and which for over one hundred years included Ireland. The United Kingdom1 was created in the 1801 Act of Union that merged the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. At its nucleus was a system of government created for the Kingdom of England and which in phases incorporated.
History of South Asia - History of South Asia This article is about the history of South Asia. Indus Valley civilization Main article: Indus Valley civilization The territory of South Asia has been the home of many civilizations. Archeological explorations have revealed impressive ruins of a 4,500-year old civilization in part of the Indus River in the Indian sub-continent. This urban culture, based on commerce and sustained by agricultural trade, declined between the 19th and 17th centuries BC, probably due to ecological changes. Vedic civilization Main article: Vedic civilization A major (but politically contentious) theory is that the Indus Valley civilization was crushed by successive invasions (circa 2000 B.C. and 1400 B.C.) of Aryans, Indo-European warrior tribes from the Caucasus region in what is now Russia. According to this theory, as.
History of Bangladesh - History of Bangladesh This is the history of Bangladesh. See also the history of South Asia, history of Asia, and history of present-day nations and states. The area which is now Bangladesh has a rich historical and cultural past, combining Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, Mongol/Mughul, Arab, Persian, Turkic, and West European cultures. Residents of Bangladesh, about 98% of whom are ethnic Bengali and speak Bangla, are called Bangladeshis. Urdu-speaking, non-Bengali Muslims of Indian origin, and various tribal groups, mostly in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, comprise the remainder. Most Bangladeshis (about 88%) are Muslims, but Hindus constitute a sizable (11%) minority. There also are a small number of Buddhists, Christians, and animists. English is spoken in urban areas and among the educated. Sufi religious teachers succeeded in converting many.
History of Afghanistan since 1992 - History of Afghanistan since 1992 This article is part of the History of Afghanistan series. Pre-Islamic period of Afghanistan Islamic conquest of Afghanistan Durrani Empire European influence in Afghanistan Reforms of Amanullah Khan and civil war Reigns of Nadir Shah and Zahir Shah Daoud's Republic of Afghanistan Democratic Republic of Afghanistan History of Afghanistan since 1992 Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 The Islamic State of Afghanistan 2 Rise of the Taliban 3 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan 4 Rebuilding Afghanistan The Islamic State of Afghanistan After the Soviets withdrew completely from Afghanistan in February 1989, fighting between the communist backed government and mujahideen continued. With material help from the Soviets, Mohammad Najibullah's government survived, but after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, it was overthrown.
Famous women in history - Famous women in history Especially many proponents of feminism have argued that the achievements of women have been insufficiently represented in works of history up through the 20th century. Therefore, many historians and especially those who concentrate on women's studies have drawn attention to women who can be considered historically significant. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Rulers, consorts, heads of state: 2 Politicians, political figures 3 Activists and revolutionaries 4 Artists, writers, poets 5 Scientists and mathematicians 6 Medical notables 7 Musicians 8 Outlaws, pirates and criminals 9 Religious figures 10 Soldiers, agents, spies 11 Famous actors 12 Sportswomen 13 Famous models (most are female) 14 Other Rulers, consorts, heads of state: Hatshepsut of Egypt, (c. 1504 BC-1458 BC), (Egypt) Arsinoe II of Egypt (Egypt) Cleopatra VII of.
A Hacker History - A Hacker History 1971 a Vietnam vet named John Draper discovered that the giveaway whistle in Cap'n Crunch cereal boxes perfectly reproduced a 2600 hertz tone. Draper builds a "blue box" that, when used in conjunction with the whistle and sounded into a phone receiver, allows phreaks to make free calls. Shortly thereafter, Esquire magazine publishes "Secrets of the Little Blue Box" with instructions for making a blue box, and wire fraud in the United States escalates. 1972 Abbie Hoffman helps found The Youth International Party Line newsletter. Hoffman's publishing partner, Al Bell, changed the YIPL newsletter's name to TAP, for Technical Assistance Program. 1972 The InterNetworking Working Group is founded to govern the standards of the developing network. Vinton Cerf is the chairman and is known.
Background history of the September 11, 2001 attacks - Background history of the September 11, 2001 attacks This article is part of the September 11 series. Background history Planning and execution September 11 Rest of September October Aftermath United States' strongest allies in west Asia are Turkey (a member of NATO), Israel and Egypt. All of these nations receive financial aid from the U.S. The U.S. also has military bases in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman. 1954-1979: United States backs the Iranian monarchy led by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran. This rule gradually loses the population's favor, as in addition to its ruthless and dictatorial nature (including a brutal secret police), they see it as alien and secular, and gradually fundamental Shi'ite Islam strengthens. 1967: United States holds that Israel should withdraw from.
Timeline of United States diplomatic history - Timeline of United States diplomatic history Timeline of United States Diplomatic History 1776- Declaration of Independence - written by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman. 1778- Treaty of Alliance (1778)- As a result of Battle of Saratoga, France and US agreed to come to each others aid in event of British attack from the present time and forever, abrogated in late 1799 after XYZ Affair. 1789- Jay-Gardoqui Treaty- Spain's exclusive right to navigate Mississippi River guaranteed for 30 years, Spain's European and West Indian portss open to American shipping, not ratified under Articles of Confederation. 1795- Jay Treaty- Promised British subjects would leave Great Lakes region within a year, did not deal with impressment nor Loyalists debts. Accepted by Senate. early 1800s- Barbary Wars- Algiers,.
Stamps and postal history of Afghanistan - Stamps and postal history of Afghanistan The story of postage stamps and postal history of Afghanistan begins with Sher Ali, who established a postal service in the 1860s as part of a program of modernization in the "Kingdom of Kabul". The first stamps appeared in 1871. They were round in shape, imperforate, and printed in black, with a crude tiger's head ("Sher" meaning "tiger"), surrounded by Arabic script specifying one of three denominations. Cancellation was accomplished by cutting or tearing off a piece of the stamp. Initially somewhat large, subsequent issues kept the same basic design but were smaller each year, with the last appearing in 1878. Starting in 1876, the stamps were printed in different colors, each color corresponding to one of the main post offices on.
Pakistan - Pakistan A new page based on the new template is being worked on at Pakistan/Temp, please make any changes you want to make on that page. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, given this name in the constitution of 1956, is a nation in south-central Asia bordering Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and the Arabian Sea. Pakistan is home to around 140 million people, most of whom are Muslim, which is the state religion. Although the port city of Karachi was capital, the current capital of Pakistan is the city of Islamabad. Islamic Republic of Pakistan ''' coat of arms (In Detail) ''National motto: "none" Official languages English,Urdu Capital Islamabad President Pervez Musharraf Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali Area - Total - % water Ranked 34th 803,940 kmē.
Pakistan International Airlines - Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan International Airlines (also known as PIA), is Pakistan's national and international airline. Its IATA call code is PK. History PIA can trace its beginnings to the days when Pakistan still wasn't a nation. In 1946, Muhammed Ali Jinnah, also known as founder of Pakistan, realized the need of an airline network for the forming country. He called upon the help of Mr. M.A. Ispahani, who was an experienced industrialist. Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 747. On October 23 of that year, the airline operation, named Orient Airways was set up, registered in Calcutta. February of 1947, three DC-3 airplanes were bought over from a company in Texas, and in May of that year, the airline was granted a license to fly. Services were.
Pakistan Air Force - Pakistan Air Force The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) (Pakistan Fiza'ya in Urdu) is the Aviation branch of the Pakistan armed forces. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Aircraft 3 Markings 4.
Naval history - Naval history Naval history is the area of military history concerning war at sea. The focus is on direct combat between ships at sea rather than the use of ships to transport armies or military supplies, although frequently naval strategy hinges on the need to protect transport shipping. Naval history is of special interest not only because of the value of learning how societies of the past dealt with the double challenge of human enemies and the implacable sea, but also because ships were the first technology to enable a global civilization. In the days before radio, naval officers at remote locations were frequently called upon to singlehandedly decide the fates of their nations. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Oarsmen of the Middle Sea 2 Dark and.
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed - been involved with almost every single terrorist plot related to Islamist organizations in the 1990's and early 2000's, up to his capture. On March 1, 2003, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was reported to have been arrested in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He was previously reported arrested or killed in Pakistan on September 11, 2002. He was close to former Jemaah Islamiyah leader Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali. An acronym somewhat widely used for his name is KSM. History He is usually reported to have been born in Kuwait. His parents are said to have come from the Baluchistan province of Pakistan, just like Mohammed's nephew, Ramzi Yousef. Mohammed's date of birth has been variously reported as March 1, 1964 or April 14, 1965. He attended Chowan College, a small Baptist school in North.
Vedic civilization - Vedic civilization This article is part of the History of South Asia series. Indus Valley civilization Vedic civilization Middle kingdoms of India Islamic Empires in India Mogul Era Company rule in India British Raj Indian independence movement The Vedic civilization is the earliest civilization in Indian history of which we have written records. It is named after the Vedas, the early literature of the Vedic people. The Vedic texts have astronomical dates that some have claimed go back to the 5th millennium BC. The use of Vedic Sanskrit continued up to the 6th century BC. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 The early Aryans 1.1 Political organization 1.2 Society and economy 1.3 Literature and Religion 2 The later Vedic period 2.4 Kingdoms 2.5 Society 3 References The early Aryans Unfortunately, the.
J-9 - FC-1 or JF-17 is a fighter jet being developed jointly by the People's Republic of China and Pakistan. It had its first test flight on September 3, 2003. The first prototype was built in May of that year. The aircraft is being built by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corportation (CAC). The aircraft is based off the design of the MiG-33 which was rejected by the Soviet Air Force. It is intended to be a light-weight all-weather multipurpose fighter. The Pakistan Air Force intends to use it to replace its F-7s. The PLAAF may use it, but it is rumored that some in the PLAAF would rather focus on the J-10. It is still likely though that the People's Liberation Army Navy will use this aircraft. The history of its development begins in.
