{"product_id":"2940152419665","title":"Pakistan in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Baluchi, Pashto, Punjabi, Sindhi, and Urdu Cultural Orientation: Balochistan, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Saraikis, Kashmiri, Terrorism","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Pakistan, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Geography * Northern Mountains * Submontane Plateaus * Indus River Plain * Western Mountains * Balochistan Plateau * Deserts * Makran Coast * Indus River Delta and Sindh Coast * Climate * Arabian Sea * Indus River * Jhelum River * Chenab River * Ravi River * Sutlej River * Kabul River * Karachi * Lahore * Islamabad and Rawalpindi * Faisalabad * Peshawar * Multan * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Earthquakes * Flood * Drought * Chapter 2: History * The Indus Valley Civilizations * Crossroads of Empires * Islamic Empires * The Early Islamic Empires * The Mughal Period * Colonial Era * The British Enter the Indus River Plain * Colonial Rule * The Beginnings of the Hindu-Muslim Split * Independence and Partition * The Nation of Pakistan * Post-Independence * A Country Divided * The Bangladesh Independence War * Bhutto and ul-Haq * Recent History * Return to Democracy * Back to Military Control * The Aftermath of 9\/11 * Recent Events * Chapter 3: Economy * Agriculture * Industry * Services * Transportation * Natural Resources * Energy * Mineral Resources * Trade * Exports * Imports * Tourism * Banking and Finance * Investment * Standard of Living * Employment Trends * Public versus Private Sector * Business Outlook * Chapter 4: Society * Ethnic Groups * Punjabis * Sindhis * Muhajirs * Pashtuns * Baluchis * Saraikis * Kashmiri * Languages * Urdu * Punjabi * Pashto * Sindhi * Saraiki * Religion * Islam * Sunni and Shi'a Islam * Islam in Pakistan * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Women * Men * Gender Issues * Patriarchal Culture * Violence toward Women * Bills of Protection for Women * Arts * Ghazals * Storytelling * Folklore * Sports and Recreation * Cricket * Field Hockey * Gulli Danda * Rugby * Chapter 5: Security Introduction * United States-Pakistan Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * India * Iran * Afghanistan * China * Tajikistan * Law and Order * Army * Air Force * Navy * Police * Frontier Corps (FC) * Intelligence Agencies * Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) * Military Intelligence (MI) * Intelligence Bureau (IB) * Issues Affecting Internal Stability * Militant Groups * Islamist Groups * Sectarian Groups * Ethnic Nationalist Groups * Chapter 1: Profile * Topography * Bodies of Water * Helmand River * Arabian Sea * Lashkar Gah (Afghanistan) * Zaranj (Afghanistan) * Quetta (Pakistan) * Zahedan (Iran) * History * Early History * British India and Its Aftermath * Recent History * Government * Media * Economy * Language and Ethnic Groups * Chapter 2: Religion * Introduction * Role of Religion in Government * Pakistan * Iran * Afghanistan * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Religious Conventions and Gender Roles * Religious Events and Holidays * Buildings of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * Chapter 2 Assessment * Chapter 3: Traditions * Introduction * Honors and Values * Codes of Politeness * Male\/Female Interaction * Hospitality and Gifts * Eating Habits and Types of Food * Dress Codes * Men's Dress * Women's Dress * Non-Religious Holidays * Sibi Mela * Baloch Culture Day * Dos and Don'ts * Chapter 4: Urban Life * Introduction * Urbanization Issues * Water * Sanitation and Waste Disposal * Air and Water Pollution * Societal and Cultural Problems * Work Problems in Urban Areas * Health Issues * Education * Market Place and Street Vendors * Bazaars * Money, Credit Cards, and ATMs * Transportation * Cars * Buses * Taxis * Auto-Rickshaws and Two-Wheeled Horse-Drawn Tongas * Trains * Planes * Crime * Pakistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110565495024,"sku":"2940152419665","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152419665_p0.jpg?v=1764020192","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152419665","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}