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Flooding in Pakistan: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the recent widespread flooding in Pakistan, which has affected about 20 million Pakistanis. U.S. interest in the flooding stems from the significant humanitarian and economic implications for Pakistan, and the security implications for U.S. interests in the region.
Date:
October 8, 2010
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Vaughn, Bruce
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Flooding in Pakistan: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the recent widespread flooding in Pakistan, which has affected about 20 million Pakistanis. U.S. interest in the flooding stems from the significant humanitarian and economic implications for Pakistan, and the security implications for U.S. interests in the region.
Date:
November 18, 2010
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Vaughn, Bruce
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Flooding in Pakistan: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the recent widespread flooding in Pakistan, which has affected about 20 million Pakistanis. U.S. interest in the flooding stems from the significant humanitarian and economic implications for Pakistan, and the security implications for U.S. interests in the region.
Date:
September 21, 2010
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Vaughn, Bruce
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song entitled "Hashki"
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Recording of Farman Khan and a group singing the traditional song "Hashki," in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 19, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song entitled "Bor Bor"
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Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Recording of Farman Khan and a Group reciting "Bor Bor," a popular folk song in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 19, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a poem entitled "Poetry Lesson for the Younger Generation"
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Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Recording of Bulbul-e-Yasin reciting "Poetry Lesson for the Younger Generation," in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 13, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2010: Analysis of Trends and Issues in the Finacning
This report shows that in spite of the global economic downturn, investment in sustainable energy is still strong.
Date:
2010
Creator:
United Nations Environment Programme
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pakistan: Key Current Issues and Developments
This report reviews key current issues and developments in Pakistan and in U.S.-Pakistan relations.
Date:
June 1, 2010
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations
This report describes the organizations controlling research and development (R&D) on nuclear weapons in several nations, and presents a brief history of the organizations controlling nuclear weapons R&D in the United States. It discusses whether these organizations are civilian or military, though in many nations the lines between civilian and military are blurred.
Date:
January 25, 2010
Creator:
Medalia, Jonathan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs), H.R. 1318/H.R. 1886/H.R. 2410 and S. 496: Issues and Arguments
This report discusses legislation related to the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act (H.R. 1886), the Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R. 1318), and the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410). It also discusses the Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act (S. 496).
Date:
January 22, 2010
Creator:
Bolle, Mary Jane
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clearing the Waters: A focus on water quality solutions
This report discusses global water issues and offers a variety of proposals for countering the degradation of freshwater ecosystems for the benefit of public health and the environment.
Date:
March 2010
Creator:
Palanaippan, Meena; Gleick, Peter H.; Allen, Lucy; Cohen, Michael J.; Christian-Smith, Juliet; Smith, Courtney et al.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues
This report discusses Pakistan's efforts to produce fissile material and other issues related to nuclear proliferation and improving its nuclear arsenal. It also discusses the steps Pakistan has taken to increase international confidence in its nuclear security. However, continued instability in Pakistan has caused some to question the effectiveness of its nuclear security reforms. The report addresses these issues as well, in addition to the U.S.-Pakistan relationship as it regards nuclear policy.
Date:
February 23, 2010
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K. & Nikitin, Mary Beth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of Baadsha Zulqarneen
Recording of Badshahi Khan, a farmer, reciting "King Zulqarneen," in the Yasin dialect. This is a popular story that followed Islam to the area, and the King represents a barrier from the apocalypse.
Date:
May 12, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song entitled "Ishqam Jutining"
Recording of the song "Ishqam jutining" at Rivera Hotel in Gilgit.
Date:
July 26, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about Burushaski storytelling
Recording of Ghulam Hassan discussing the tradition of storytelling in Hunza culture.
Date:
June 6, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of Dana Wazir
Recording of Hasil Murad reciting "Dana Wazir," a popular story in the Hunza dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
May 30, 2010
Creator:
Karim, Piar
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about Burushaski words
Recording of Gul Nadir Khan and Wazir Khan having a conversation in the Yasin dialect about words in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 12, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the history of music
Recording of Ali Murad Khan discussing the history of local music. In this recording, which is in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski, Khan talks about the life of musicians.
Date:
June 19, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song entitled "Bor Bor"
Recording of Qimat Shah and a group reciting "Bor Bor," a popular song in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski. This song is sung as a tradition of the Yasin Burushos.
Date:
July 27, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues
This report discusses Pakistan's efforts to produce fissile material and other issues related to nuclear proliferation and improving its nuclear arsenal. It also discusses the steps Pakistan has taken to increase international confidence in its nuclear security. However, continued instability in Pakistan has caused some to question the effectiveness of its nuclear security reforms. The report addresses these issues as well, in addition to the U.S.-Pakistan relationship as it regards nuclear policy.
Date:
October 7, 2010
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K. & Nikitin, Mary Beth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Monologue on Thuyi royal family
Transcription, translation and morphemic analysis of the recording of Sarfaraz Khan, a speaker of Yasin Burushaski, giving a historical narrative on the royal family in Thuyi.
Date:
June 20, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interlinear-glossed text: Retelling of Hamale Khatun by Naseema Ali
Transcription, translation and linguistic (morphemic) analysis of the story "Hamale Khatun" narrated by Naseema Ali, a speaker of the Nagar dialect of Burushaski. In this popular story Hamale Khatun is invited to the house of a paranormal Queen, and stitches clothing for all of her sons and daughters at their weddings. When she returns home, Hamale Khatun comes with warnings to remain moral by the Queen, and tries to make sure her children obey them.
Date:
July 27, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interlinear-glossed text: Retelling of Limpi Kisar
Transcription, translation and linguistic analysis of Gul Nasreen reciting "Limpi Kisar," a popular story in the Hunza dialect of Burushaski. In this popular story Limpi Kisar was married to a woman, and she was stolen on their wedding day by an ogre. He travels up mountains to get his wife back. Transcription done in Burushaski with translations and analysis in English.
Date:
May 25, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Retelling of Limpi Kisar
Transcription of Gul Nasreen reciting "Limpi Kisar," a popular story in the Hunza dialect of Burushaski. In this popular story Limpi Kisar was married to a woman, and she was stolen on their wedding day by an ogre. He travels up mountains to get his wife back. Transcription done in Burushaski with translations in English.
Date:
May 25, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library