Pakistan. Between the Chitralis and Pathans

Description

Situated in western Asia, Pakistan occupies a region of political and economic tension. This program looks at Pakistan's complex relations with Iran, India, and the United States and the contributions of its multicultural population. The influences of Punjabi and Pathan, Sindhi and Baluchi, and Ismaili and Buddhist are all captured, set against the background of life both in cities and in rural communities. The region's heritage as the seat of the Indus Valley civilization is also explored.

Runtime

51 min

Series

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

[2005], c1998

Database

Films on Demand

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