Introduction
While Pakistan, known as -Land of the pure- as a country is relatively new, the Indus River region is known as a cradle of civilization. One of the reasons for the rise and the prosperity of the Indus civilization was its situation right along a natural trade route between central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The Aryans arriving from Central Asia around 1,700 BC were the first introducing Hinduism to the region. Variety of rulers followed. In the 2nd century AD, the Kushans ruled from Peshawar over an empire that stretched across much of India. As the Kushan empire declined, various Hindu kingdoms based in India asserted their power, dividing up the territory between them. Islam was introduced in the 8th century. The Turkish rulers of Afghanistan invaded Pakistan as they began their conquest of India. Pakistan then passed under the control of the Muslim sultans of Delhi.Early in the 16th century, Pakistan became part of the Mughal Empire. In the beginning of 19th century Pakistan became part of the British Raj. When India prepared for independence from the British in the 1940s, Muslim Indians pushed for their own independent state, and the republic of Pakistan came into being in 1947 as a Muslim homeland. Pakistan has a population of 128 million people. The two largest ethnic groups are the Punjabis, Indo-Aryan people mainly active in politics and business. The other group are the Pashtuns, they are mainly active in the field of agriculture.The northern areas are home to many ethnic groups. Pakistani population excists of Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashtun (Pathan), Baloch, Muhajir (immigrants from India at the time of partition and their descendants)
Were to find us
Pakistan is situated in Western Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, between India on the east and Iran and Afghanistan on the west , Central Asian republics and China in the north. Land area 778,720 square km. Climate, mostly hot, dry desert; temperate in northwest; arctic in north. Terrain: flat Indus plain in east; mountains in north and northwest, Balochistan plateau in west.
Pakistani Gamefowl & The Sport
In Pakistan you will find large and small Aseel. As in many countries in Asia fighting fowl are also crossed with local native poultry breeds, known in India and Pakistan as -Desi-. The Aseel population is divided into strains which for local cockers are clearly specified due to their colours and typical strain character. Pakistani Aseel are fought in natural heels. No artificial weapons allowed. The sport is thriving and big tournaments are organized.
Picture Gallery
A small display of Pakistani Aseel (bred in Pakistan)
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Interesting Links
Official Pakistan Tourist website.
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Great collection of links and info about Pakistan
Contactperson
Mr.Hamza Kirmani (Lahore/Pakistan)
Website of the Asian Gamefowl Society
