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India & Pakistan

India-Pakistan Nuclear Central: www.nci.org/ind-pak2.htm

The Nuclear Control Institute compilation of documents, recommended Web sites, sources for news, maps, charts and articles about the India-Pakistan nuclear weapons situation.
Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI): http://www.nti.org/

Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) summary and updates on India's & Pakistan's nuclear and other WMD activities plus detailed reports and links to other resources. Co-chaired by Ted Turner and former Senator Sam Nunn.
India Special Weapons Guide: www.fas.org/nuke/guide/india/index.html

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) guide to India's nuclear, aircraft, missiles, submarines, biological and chemical systems and facilities, with news links, sources and resources.
Pakistan Special Weapons Guide: www.fas.org/nuke/guide/pakistan/index.html

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) guide to Pakistan's nuclear, aircraft, missiles, biological and chemical systems and facilities, with news links, sources and resources.
Nuclear Issues in India and Pakistan: www.lib.berkeley.edu/SSEAL/SouthAsia/nuclear.html

UC Berkeley Library selected Internet resources. Statements and position papers, research and analysis, historical and political background, news coverage, opinion polls and information about nuclear proliferation.
India - A Country Study: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/intoc.html

Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress profile and study of history, geography, economy, politics, national security issues, etc.
Pakistan - A Country Study: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/pktoc.html

Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress profile and study of history, geography, economy, politics, national security issues, etc.

India & Pakistan, key events

WikiLeaks' secret U.S. Embassy Cables from The Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/the-us-embassy-cables

WikiLeaks began on November 28th publishing 251,287 leaked United States embassy cables that shed light on situations around the world, including North Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran etc. Interactive map from The Guardian
Musharraf resigned as head of army: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7116290.stm

11/28/07, BBC: Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf handed over the command of the military to his personally selected successor so that he can be sworn in as President as a civilian. After weeks of emergency rule and hand-picking new members of the Supreme Court to approve his being President, he claimed that he was following the constitution and promoting democracy.
India and Pakistan sign nuclear pact: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6381261.stm

2/21/07 BBC: India and Pakistan sign an agreement aimed at reducing the risk of accidental nuclear war. "Details of the deal limiting the risk of an inadvertent nuclear conflict were not made available, but officials say it includes confidence-building measures related to each country's nuclear arsenal."
Border opening after major earthquake: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4387376.stm

10/30/05, BBC: India and Pakistan agreed on an unprecedented opening of the de facto border in divided Kashmir to help victims of the 8 October earthquake.
India/Pakistan peace roadmap agreed: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3498181.stm

2/18/04, BBC: India and Pakistan have agreed to a "roadmap" for peace that will begin with high-level talks in May or June on all issues including Kashmir.
Pakistan concession on Kashmir referendum: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3330031.stm

12/18/03, BBC: President Musharraf is ready to put aside Pakistan's long-standing demand for a referendum to decide if the divided territory of Kashmir should become part of Pakistan or India. The two nuclear powers have fought two of their three wars over Kashmir.
Pakistani scientist admits nuclear deals: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3457811.stm

2/4/04, BBC: Pakistan's top nuclear scientist went on TV to accept full responsibility for leaking nuclear secrets to groups working for Iran, Libya and North Korea.
Ceasefire takes effect in Kashmir: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3235778.stm

11/25/03 BBC: A ceasefire has come into effect along the informal border dividing Indian and Pakistani administered Kashmir, the disputed territory that is a flash-point in a potentially nuclear war.
India launches surprise peace bid: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3203847.stm

10/22/03, BBC: India unveiled a series of measures aimed at improving relations with its nuclear rival Pakistan and forging progress in the Kashmir dispute.
Pakistan states nuclear position: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2998093.stm

5/5/02, BBC: The Pakistani Government says it would get rid of its nuclear arsenal if India were prepared to the same.
India and Pakistan to renew ties: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2994853.stm

5/3/03, BBC: South Asia's two nuclear rivals, India and Pakistan, are to re-establish full diplomatic relations.
Pakistan and India test missiles: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2887931.stm

3/26/03, BBC: Both Pakistan and India say they have carried out test-launches of short-range, nuclear-capable missiles on Wednesday.