Pakistan in the Pamir Knot: Geostrategic Imperatives |
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Page 92
... Gilgit added to the border problems and tensions between Pakistan and China . In April 1953 , Pakistan had reinforced troops along the frontier as a consequence of China's violations of her Gilgit border . The very next year , Pakistan ...
... Gilgit added to the border problems and tensions between Pakistan and China . In April 1953 , Pakistan had reinforced troops along the frontier as a consequence of China's violations of her Gilgit border . The very next year , Pakistan ...
Page 141
... Gilgit . 13 The strategic considerations , later on , compelled the Soviets to join hands with Indians in proclaiming Gilgit as part of Indian territory . " The Soviets could not tolerate the presence of a strong hostile power in Gilgit ...
... Gilgit . 13 The strategic considerations , later on , compelled the Soviets to join hands with Indians in proclaiming Gilgit as part of Indian territory . " The Soviets could not tolerate the presence of a strong hostile power in Gilgit ...
Page 156
... Gilgit from the Maharaja , and on the eve of the British departure , the whole of Gilgit Agency was , in effect , an outlying administrative district of what would soon become West Pakistan'.37 Prior to , and after the Sino - Pakistan ...
... Gilgit from the Maharaja , and on the eve of the British departure , the whole of Gilgit Agency was , in effect , an outlying administrative district of what would soon become West Pakistan'.37 Prior to , and after the Sino - Pakistan ...
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