A book of the Decade required and desired by all the lovers of Islamabad. More than 1000 colour pictures have been included to portray the real beaty of the region. And facts simplified for you

This book offers the first detailed analytical account of the diplomatic process set in motion by that intervention and culminating in the April 1988 Geneva Accords - a milestone in multilateralism and UN peacemaking

Global Terrorism is a matter of concern to every country, in fact everybody, in the world. So it was natural for the Institute of Regional Studies to focus its 2005 international seminar on global terrorism. A few eminent scholars and subject specialists from around the world got the support to this seminar. Their thought-provoking presentations needed to be preserved in book form to be of lasting value to a far wider audience. Seminar`s papers are published in this book

This book is a sincere effort, to capture through the pen and the lens; some of the glimpses of the changing Karachi and Sindh. No doubt during the coming days people and places of this region will change further

This book is an important document, which not only chronicles the history and events of Khyber, it is also an enjoyable account of the social fabric of this area. It is an eclectic composition of nearly every aspect of Khyber Agency and a reference for important information related to many areas of interest

This book is unique in style, elegant in appearance and fascinating in content. This compact synthesis presents the grand sweep of Sindh’s history from antiquity to the present age. The general emphasis in this book is on the structural pattern of history of Sindh rather than the chronology, which in itself gives it a singular dimension. It seeks to explain the major political, economic, social, cultural, geological and geographical forces that have shaped the history of Sindh

The book contains chapters on History of Gandhara, Life of Buddha, Jataka Tales and legends of the Buddha, Gandhara Art, Gandhara Architecture and Architectural Specimens. It is a valuable addition to the study of the Gandhara civilisation of the Peshawar valley which will be of great help to the students, scholars and tourists alike

The Harappan Civilization unquestionably ranks as one of the greater cultures of early ancient world. One thing is certainly confirmed by the experts that Harappa provided a basis to prove that, Indo-Pak Sub-continent was once at the top of civilization of the world. Inspite of all types of ravages, it has still a charm for the inquisitive historian and scholar in addition to tourists and students. This book informed the public and apprise the authorities about the importance of this civilization so that people are aware of their rich past and can take a genuine pride in their glorious heritage

Is there anything more beguiling than a true tale of high adventure well told? Stories about places like Pakistan and China sides of Muztang Pass, braving difficult odds under overwhelming conditions in far flung locales, relating to people of Pakistan and Chinese Turkistan who had been in the area centuries ago, can keep anyone glued to The Apricot Road to Yarkand by Salman Rashid. The Apricot Road to Yarkand is a spellbinding tale of journey from Shigar Valley to Yarkand in the North, over the glaciated Muztagh Pass by Salman Rashid. Salman is Pakistan foremost travel writer. His passion for writing is matched by his passion for photography

Pakistan national security calculus become very complex and diverse; necessitating continuous reflection, analysis and identification of ingenious methods to meet the security needs. The challenges for Pakistani security forces are even more complicated, multifaceted and multi-tiered, exacerbated by the competing interests of various regional and international players. The solution lies in remaining informed about the sources, nature and type of challenges and finding simple practical solutions to the complex problems despite the economic woes