A little time ago, one didn't find too many sites about Pakistan but recently, upon searching, you come across countless sites covering every aspect of the country from historical background to the science and technology in Pakistan. Following are some Pakistani websites which stand out among the rest.

With channels provided such as beauty parlors, e-pals, horoscope, health, greetings, chat, music, mobile tech, etc, one can go on exploring these interesting links. With a somber outlook, the site also contains links to arts and entertainment, science and technology, religion, news and media, business and economy, kids, health and medicine, historical information and much more.

Pakistani
www.pakistani.com

This site has a less catchy appearance. Apart from the Islamic links, it also covers Urdu poetry, poets and mushairas. The other links relating to Pakistan are almost the same as those on NetPaldstani.com. Plus, there's a free e-mail service with 6MB space and free desi greeting cards. It also provides you with the facts and stats of Pakistan. Waat should've been given more attention is its graphics.

Hi Pakistan
www.hipakistan.com

Pakistani Music
www.pakistanimusic.com

This is perhaps the only Pakistani all-music site. Designed in desi style and green-and-white colours, it has a pretty patriotic outlook. With channels such as, music, videos, artists, articles, lyrics, personal page, it entirely covers every relation to music, songs, videos, Star news and biographies of our kings of pop.There is also a free newsletter.

Desi Store
www.desistore.com

It is surely one of the most imposing online shopping site for Pakistan . It has a wide range of acces­sories for yourself or as gift items, ranging from music CDs, wedding accessories and books to kites and even lotas are there to add to your shopping cart Although its overflowing with links and all, it could use bit more color and animations.

Desigup
www.desigup.com

It is a chat site with a funky design . However there's practical­ly . nothing else to do except chat , as evident from the domain.

Pakistan Govt
www.pak.gov.pk

Being the official web of Paksitan, it is the most complete site, of course, on Pakistan. Artfully designed , it has an attractive appearance. With links such as country profile , economy, govern­ment, culture, heritage, tourism, sports , Kashmir, information desk and media one finds anything and everything. You can view Chief Executive Pervez Musharrafs pro file, his addresses to the nation, and you can even e-mail to the head of the state. Comprehensive information on the " Father of the Nation" can be found on this site plus Coverage on all the national or international hot issues can effrordessly be viewed through the links provided.
Overall, most of the Pakistani sites have numerous channels and much pages to browse through but one thing these sites lack is the presence of arty graphics and the use of agreeable colors. Much of the sites providing tempting links however, are pretty pheeki. Nevertheless , I found a colorful Pakistani travel site which is a good effort.

Travel
www.travel.web.pk

It is one of the few Pakistani sites that were really impressive. It has been built with eccentric colors and patterns, and fea­tures various navigation tabs con­taining information about initial things like destinations, activi­ties, tours, etc , to final tasks like air tickets, car rentals, travel gear, etc. There are channels containing facts and data about tour packages, news updates, travel tools, training courses, etc. By and large, it's a complete tourism site worth visiting.

My City
apnakarachi.com , apnalahore.com , funkykarachi.com

(which does need a bit of English rectification) and Apnafuture.com are also inspiring desi sites but as we are talking about sites representing the whole country and not just a single city, they are not being mentioned here.

An official web site w h ich provides information about Pakistan . Find out about top news stories, cricket news and la t est scores, arts and entertainment, business and economy, education, government, guides and directories, health, localities, maps and views, news and media, prov­inces, real estate, recrea t ion and sports, science and environment, society and culture, transportation and culture, travel and tourism and weather.

This is the official web site of Ministry of Finance. It has information about Economic survey, Pak Fiscal Operations, Law and development and further links.

This is the official site of the Embassy of Pakistan. Ambassador, Consular Services, News, Press releases . Online tour . Location, Links and what's new.

This is the official website of Pakistan Television. Find about the latest dramas, musical, current affair, religious and sport programmes.

Although the impression appears to be contrary to it, but Pakistan does have many organizations working in various fields for the betterment of life of the citizens of Pakistan . .Access this page. And then type ' Pakistan ' in the search engine box. You will be given access to about sixty-two addresses of different Pakistan-based organizations. Considering that there are hundreds of active organizations that are not listed here, going though this list would help reinforce hope in the ' philanthropic vein of Pakistanis. Listed amongst these organizations are organizations working to promote literacy, women's rights, human rights, and health.

This is the Pakistan virtual library, a part of the World Wide Web Virtual library. The site is a good source of references for general information on Pakistan . Information on particular subjects, such as overseas Pakistanis, may also be found here. The site includes links to the following topics concerning Pakistan : Academic Study and Research, Basic Information, Business and Commerce, Computers and Networks, Cultural Associations, Education and Languages, History and Regional Cultures, Sports (Cricket), and Travel and Trekking.

This address will lead you to the Photo album of old buildings of Karachi . Karachi is a city with a variegated culture. Here are some signs of that culture. The site contains photographs of old buildings such as the Quaid-e-Azam. house, the Sindh High Court, and Mohatta palace. You may click on an image to enlarge it, and to receive some information on the building you have chosen to view. This is a good way of becoming familiar with some of the old buildings and architecture of Karachi.

This address will lead you to the site of Advanced Legal Studies Institute which operates in most Muslim countries, with the greatest emphasis on Pakistan . This page contains general information on the organization and its activities. Its also includes a database of Islamic law. This is a good site for legal research regarding Islamic issues.

Pakistan 's nuclear test threw the country into a storm and changed the political landscape in South Asia . Here is the story of the nuclear blast that ended up by heating so much more than a mountain: the blast that led to international chaos and uncertainty. Titled ' Where Mountains move', this story promises and interesting reading.

This click will lead you to the Pakistan Information Page, where you may click on the province or the capital city that you would like information about. Alternately, you may use the navigation bar at the left of the page to navigate the site. The links on the bar include links to history geography, news, weather, music store, bookstore, chat, classifieds, and search engine.

People are often heard becoming the lack of information concerning Pakistan on the Internet. This site will change such perceptions. Here is a site on Pakistan that prescribes many other resources and sites for information on Pakistan all over the Web. Here, you will find links categorized by news, commerce, history, culture, and so many other issues. This site is very useful indeed.

A mega site of Pakistani recipes, this address will give you days of good food. This site is very well maintained, and new recipes are added all the time. The site features detailed recipes for each dish, along with a dictionary where you may find the English (or Urdu) equivalent of any ingredient listed in the recipes, this site is a boon for people who like eating good, Pakistani food.

This site is news oriented. You may find some of the news dated, but the analyses are good, generally speaking. One good feature of this site is that the news and opinion featured touch upon a large variety of topics. Secondly a link at the bottom of the page will lead you to the Pakistan-archive. Other links at the bottom of the page will give you the day's news, the week's news, or news by country or theme. You choose the way you want news, and the site gives it to you.

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Visit this site to find out about scholarships available to Pakistani students through the British Council. Find information on the following scholarship programmes: British Chevening Scholarships Programme, The British Council/Charles Wallace Trust Visiting Fellowship Programme, Shell Centenary Scholarships, Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Awards, University of Strathclyde Pakistan 50th Anniversary Fund Scholarships, Rhodes Scholarship, The Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship, Bank of England Fellowship, Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, DFID Shared Scholarships, and Scholarships, Grants and Discounts on offer by UK academic institutions.

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A new search engine for Pakistani institutions, etaleem offers an institution search as well as a teacher resource centre. For teachers the teacher resource center shows you job opportunities while also giving a tutor search for parents. An interesting feature is the Find-a-friend link. It allows you to search for long lost classmates and friends. Definitely a site worth checking out!

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http://www.cityu.edu.hk/fb

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This is the site of International School of Management. Their mission is to provide the students, through academic course work and exposure to current multi-cultural business practices, a strong foundation of knowledge with which to further their careers. ISM students will understand and have the opportunity to apply the prin­ciples of management as they relate to international business. A must visit for those who are interested in working in the corporate world.

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This is the site of ESSEC Business School . Click on the links to find out about its admission process, latest courses, programmes, degrees and other course related facilities.

This is the site of National University of Singapore Business School. The NUS Business School seeks to provide a rigorous, relevant, and rewarding business education for present and future managers by integrating the best of East and West in their research, teaching, and service activities. They aim to attract and produce the most sought-after business graduates in Asia, to be the premier source of business knowledge in Asia , and to be the Asian employer-of-choice for business academics. Find out what's new on the offer.

This is site of the University of Strathclyde Graduate School Of Business . Find out about latest courses on the business administration and its relates fields, various other studying fields and the admission process.

This is the site of the University of Hong Kong , School of Business . Find out the latest news and information, faculty, programmes, courses, corporate links, research facilities and resources.

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Research matters at Hgrvard University
http://www.researchmatters.harvard.edu/

In the laboratories at Harvard, researchers and scientists are "turning artifacts of the imagination into facts of life." This site offers a peek into these labs, and allows you to read about the research as it happens, whether it's the latest news on medical treatment, technological advances, or space exploration. The in-depth look at innovative research will really fascinate you, so visit the link without wasting any time.

Antibiotic Guide
http://www.intmed.mcw.edu/AntibioticGuide.html

This website is an educational tool for antibiotic usage designed for health professionals Features treatment recommendations for common infections. It intends to serve as an educational link for promoting selec­tive, cost effective use of antimicrobials, and to serve as drug use evalua­tion criteria for antibiotic audits.

Astronomy On-Line
http://www.eso.org/outreach/spec-prog/aol/

In this website you will find the world's biggest astronomy event on the Web. Groups from around the world experience the excitement of real-time scientific adventure and the virtues of international collaboration.

Now your geography:
http://www.geographyiq.com/index.htm

Are you interested in current events or just curious about exploring the new world around you? This website is an online world atlas packed with geographic, economic, political, historical and cultural informaton. It also features the world map, country ranking and currency conversion.

Science research
http://pathfinderscience.net

This science website includes threaded discussion on the research' a reas such as organizing protocols, data submission, and retrieval from tAeractive databases. It also provides a background information on the research .areas and a publication area for Student's to Submit their own research work.

The living world
http://biologyinmotion.com

An excellent interactive website on the subject of biology for not only students but also for teachers. You will find very useful cartoon mini-Iectures, evolution lab, and 3D animation tutorials that convert biology learning activities into original, entertaining, and interactive experience.

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TechStreet
http://www.techstreet.com

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MIT encyclopedia of cognitivesciences
http://cognet.mit.edu/MITECS/Front/introduction.html

It is a comprehensive reference work available in electronic format that represents the methodological and theoretical diversity of the cognitive sciences, the site houses a growing colleciton of links to other cognitive science resources on the web. Individual articles provides links relevant to their specific topic, while the introductions to the six sections lists links to sites containing resources and further information on that domain.

White paper library In IT
http://www.tradespeak.com/it.asp

This website comprise of free white papers from many vendors. It requires free registration before you access the resources. Areas covered are enterprise solutions, application enabling technologies, networking and telecom, computing hardware, and Open Source. Overall a valuable site for novice as well as experts.

Information technology White Papers
http://www.itpapers.com/

This is a great search tool for accessing thousands of computer and technology white papers online. The site can be called Yellow Pages of White Papers with free, quick, logical searches on information technology. It provides information on software, hardware, datacommunicarion and latest developments on Internet.

Centre fop the new engineers
http://cne.gmu.edu/modules/index.html

This stand-alone web server is the home of several interactive, mul­timedia, internet-accessible tutorial modules, which cover a wide range of contemporary IT topics. Free library of internet-accessible tutorial modules in these areas: Computer networking, ATM, virtual memory, workflow, distributed shared memory, inter-process commu­nication, operating system performance.

Learn to work on VB projects
http://www.winsysglobal.com/forms/freebee_vb.shtm

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Computer Lesson For Kids and Small Adults
http://www.magma.ca/~dsleeth/kids/lessons/starter.htm

Computers can be a lot of fun and they can also be very confusing. The more you know about them, the more fun they are. So let's get to know them with this website where you will find basic lessons written in an easy to understand style. The tutorials appeal to all of us who are trying to tame the personal computer.

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Science of Earth
http://www.earthscienceworld.org

It is a gateway to the earth sciences which provides updated news on various geological related topics, accessible from the home page and under Earth Data in the left hand box. It also provides statistical data on natural resources and details of all recent seismological phe­nomena, you will also find quiz and series of lessons on the subject.

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http://www.brainexplorer.org

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http://sirtf.caltech.edu/Education/IRapp/benefits.html

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