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Adoption Travel  (http://www.adoptiontravel.com/)
AdoptionTravel.com is the internet resource for parents planning international adoption travel. Features country-by-country information and links.

Asiaco - Pakistan  (http://search.asiaco.com/Pakistan/)
With 17 categories from Arts and Humanities to Travel, the Pakistan pages offer links to a wide variety of Pakistan subjects.

Background notes, Pakistan  (http://www.state.gov/www/background%5Fnotes/pakistan%5F971100%5Fbgn.html)
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British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Travel Advice: Pakistan  (http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/countryadvice.asp?PK)
The Travel Advice Unit of the Consular Division of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides daily-updated travel guidelines for Pakistan. Topics discussed include safety and security, terrorism, transportation, local laws and customs, entry requirements, and health care.

CDC Health Information for Travelers to the Indian Subcontinent  (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/indianrg.htm)
Official U.S. government health recommendations for traveling to the Indian Subcontinent. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Columbus World Travel Guide.net - Pakistan  (http://www.columbusguides.com/data/pak/pak.asp)
Columbus Publishing of London, England, presents general travel information about Thailand, located in Asia, as part of its World Travel Guide.net resource. The information describes the area, population, capital, geography, language, government, religion, communications, and population density of Pakistan.

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan  (http://www.pakistan-embassy.com/pages/default.asp)
Website of the Pakistan Embassy in the U.S.

FY 2000 Country Commercial Guide: Pakistan  (http://www.state.gov/www/about%5Fstate/business/com%5Fguides/2000/sa/pakistan%5FCCG2000.pdf)
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs of the U.S. State Department presents a country commercial guide for Pakistan for 2000. The guide covers the economic trends and outlook for Pakistan, the political environment, the marketing of U.S. products and services, trade regulations and customs, the investment climate, and business travel.

FY 2001 Country Commercial Guide: Pakistan  (http://www.state.gov/www/about%5Fstate/business/com%5Fguides/2001/sa/pakistan%5Fccg2001.pdf)
The U.S. Department of State presents the full text of the "FY 2001 Country Commercial Guide: Pakistan." The guide covers the economic trends, political environment, leading sectors for U.S. exports and investments, trade regulations and standards, investment climate, business travel, and economic and trade statistics for Pakistan for the fiscal year 2001. The document is available in PDF format only.

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.

HotelsTravel.com: Pakistan.  (http://www.hotelstravel.com/pakistan.html)
Offers information on hotels, weather, and travel services for Pakistan, provided by WebScope. Links to other travel resources.

The International Betta Congress  (http://www.ibcbettas.com/)
The official site of the International Betta Congress. Gives information about the betta, also known as the Siamese fighting fish.

Kashmir Virtual Library  (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/kashmir/index.htm)
Gene R. Thursby presents a collection of Internet resources on Kashmir, a territory that is claimed by both India and Pakistan. Thursby offers links to e-mail lists, newsgroups, philanthropic organizations, and regional news. Information is provided about the disputed territory, the Kashmiri language, and regional travel.

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.tourism.gov.pk/)
Tourist guide to Pakistan.

Pakistan  (http://www.interknowledge.com/pakistan/)
This country profile of Pakistan highlights the history, culture, people, and terrain of the country, as well as descriptions of places of interest to travelers. InterKnowledge Corporation provides the information as part of its Geographia Travel Services resource.

Pakistan  (http://www.calle.com/world/pakistan/index.html)
An online gazetteer searchable by country and then by place. Results give longitude, latitude, and altitude of each location. Links to cities and towns in Pakistan, including a map for each.

Pakistan - Countrywatch.com  (http://www.countrywatch.com/cw%5Fcountry.asp?vcountry=131)
General information on 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, 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.

Tips for Travelers to South Asia  (http://travel.state.gov/tips%5Fsasia.html)
Presents tips for travelers to South Asia, provided by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs. Highlights weather, health, visa, and currency considerations for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Tips for Travelers to South Asia.  (http://travel.state.gov/tips%5Fsasia.html)
Presents tips for travelers to South Asia, provided by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs. Highlights weather, health, visa, and currency considerations for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Travel Information Report: Pakistan.  (http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travelreport/report%5Fe.asp?country=Pakistan)
Features a travel information report for Canadians traveling to Pakistan, provided by the Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Discusses the general conditions in Pakistan, tips for travelers, health conditions, and entry requirements.

World Travel Guide: Pakistan  (http://www.wtgonline.com/data/pak/pak.asp)
Columbus Publishing offers information on Pakistan, as part of the World Travel Guide. The guide highlights the population, population density, capital, geography, government, language, religion, time zone, and communications of Pakistan.

World Travel and Tourism Online: Pakistan  (http://www.worldtraveltourism.com/asia/Pakistan/wtt.asp)
Worldinformation Ltd. presents information on Pakistan. Worldinformation includes a country profile and a visitor's guide, as well as information on the country's outdoor recreational activities, transportation, immigration and foreign affairs, and travel associations and services.

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