Window to Karachi: Reading List

'E-museum' for Pakistani treasures: BBC News article on Faqir Khana Museum, 28 June 2004
Pakistan and U.S. - A Surging Alliance: From Beijing Review, 22 April 2004
Pakistan - A House Divided: From Time Magazine's 'Asian Journey 2003'
Pakistan - The Pathos of Exile: From Time Magazine's 'Asian Journey 2003'
Cyber Nation: From Entertainment Today, 9 August 2002
And World's Top Market Is ... Pakistan: From BusinessWeek, 10 April 2003
Pakistan's Political Pop Stars: BBC News article on Junoon, 12 July 2003
The Nation and the State of Pakistan: From Washington Quarterly, Summer 2002 (PDF file)
From Queens To Karachi: From Teacher Magazine, February 2001 (free registration required)

Islam for Today: Links to basic beliefs, Islamic history, and topics of current concern
Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic, Religion: Resources for Studying Islam: Comprehensive academic site on Islam and Islamic Studies
Muslim Women and Their Islam: Maryams.Net
“Members, One of Another: Gender Equality and Justice in Islam”: By Riffat Hassan

Black, Carolyn. Pakistan - the Land. New York, NY: Crabtree Publishing, 2003.: Text and photographs portray Pakistan's geography and climate, city and rural life, industry, and transportation.
Black, Carolyn. Pakistan - the People. New York, NY: Crabtree Publishing, 2003.: Explores how the history, climate, geography and religion of Pakistan have shaped the customs and practices of modern daily life.
Deady, Kathleen W. Pakistan. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2001.: Briefly discusses the landscape, culture, food, animals, sports, and holidays of Pakistan.
Haque, Jameel. Pakistan. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2002.: Presents information on the geography, history, government, economy, people, social life and customs, arts, and relations with North America of Pakistan.
Nobleman, Marc Tyler. Pakistan. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2003.: Discusses the land, history, economy, and culture of Pakistan.

Economy Watch: Economic bulletin from ABN-AMRO Bank in Pakistan
Pakistan: HSBC Business Profile (PDF file)
Country Commercial Guide for Pakistan: Annual overview of the business and economic situation in Pakistan, compiled by the U.S. Embassy
Pakistan Economy Fact Book: Charts and graphs from Citibank Pakistan
Pakistan: Country Analysis Brief: Background on the oil and gas industry from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Trade Policy Review - Pakistan and Evaluation of the Review: Report to the World Trade Organization (Microsoft Word document - 20KB) and the evaluation by the TPRB (Microsoft Word document - 8KB)

Khan, Akhter Hameed. Orangi Pilot Project: Reminiscences and Reflections. Karachi; New York: Oxford University Press, 1996.: Discusses a well-known community development project
Mumtaz, Khawar, and Farida Shaheed, eds. Women of Pakistan: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back? Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Zed Books, 1987.: History of women's rights in Pakistan in the 20th century
Pakistan 2002 Country Profile: United Nations: World Summit for Sustainable Development (373KB PDF file)
Pakistan: USAID Country Health Statistical Report (312KB PDF file)
The World Bank in Pakistan: Data, publications, and development project reports
Pakistan: Country and project reports from the Asian Development Bank
Pakistan: Country overview and reports from development projects of the Canadian International Development Agency
Pakistan: Links to documents from non-profit organizations and government agencies, selected by the European Country of Origin Information Network

Shamsie, Kamila. Kartography. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 2002; New York: Harcourt, 2003.: Story about love and friendship, set in Karachi

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