Charles and Camilla: visit to Pakistan, October 2006

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Humera

I'd like to clarify a couple of points if you guys dont mind
Actually Pakistan did not start out as an Islamic Republic.
Pakistan was proclaimed an Islamic Republic in 1956.

I'm sorry, I got my information from the pakistan Government site concerning it's history, which states that it became a Republic on 14th August 1947.
http://www.heritage.gov.pk/html_Pages/islamic.html

However, you are right it was a muslim state at that time and the constitution was altered in 1956, declaring the country an Islamic republic.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/sou...es/1156716.stm

I have to admit I have no idea what the difference is!

[Little_star]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

I'm sorry, I got my information from the pakistan Government site concerning it's history, which states that it became a Republic on 14th August 1947.
http://www.heritage.gov.pk/html_Pages/islamic.html

However, you are right it was a muslim state at that time and the constitution was altered in 1956, declaring the country an Islamic republic.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/sou...es/1156716.stm

I have to admit I have no idea what the difference is!

Essentially whilst it was a muslim country from 1947 (from a population point of view), muslim laws weren't part of the Constitution.

[Humera]

And just to add that Pakistan is not an Islamic Republic in the Iranian sense, which is a theocracy. (a little more on wikipedia )

I think Charles and Camilla will have a wonderful trip and will receive a very warm welcome, as guests do in Pakistan, whether they're royalty or not.

I'm sure it will be a perfectly safe trip. Pakistan gets high profile visits from abroad all the time (President Bush visited the country several months ago) and particularly over the past year because of the devastating earthquake in the north. The security concerns, while perfectly understandable, are way over-blown, my advice would be to not believe everything some of you might come across in the media. Millions of Pakistanis lead normal lives everyday, just like in any other part of the world.

Charles and Camilla will find many things of interest, a rich and colourful culture and a history that goes back thousands of years; a land where many of the giants of history have walked; Lord Buddha, Alexander the Great, Ghengis Khan, to name only a few, and one that is home to one of the great ancient civilizations of the world (Indus Valley).

Given Prince Charles' interest in inter-faith/cultural relations and the respect he commands among Islamic circles, Im sure he and his wife will have an enjoyable and productive visit.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Humera

And just to add that Pakistan is not an Islamic Republic in the Iranian sense, which is a theocracy. (a little more on wikipedia )

I think Charles and Camilla will have a wonderful trip and will receive a very warm welcome, as guests do in Pakistan, whether they're royalty or not.

Thanks, I did in fact look up the difference on various sites including Wikipedia, I just forgot to come back on to this thread and edit my post.:bash:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_republic

I too am certain that Charles and Camilla will have a wonderful visit and that both will be well received!

[Little_star]

I'm looking foward to Camilla's wardrobe, I'm absolutely certain she will wear shalwar kameez at least once.
I hope she chooses one by a Pakistani designer though, as British designers just don't get the cut right.

[Skydragon]

Salwar (or shalwar) being loose trousers and Kameez a loose fitting tunic or shirt.

[milla Ca]

Thank you Skydragon, i just want to ask.
So it is the same kind of dress Camilla wore, when the royal couple visited the Al-Azher mosque in Cairo in March this year. It looked nice, i remember.
I´m very much looking forward to see TRH together in Pakistan.
They hadn´t many official duties the last couple of weeks, so i think they had use the time for preperations for their trip.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by milla Ca

Thank you Skydragon, i just want to ask.
So it is the same kind of dress Camilla wore, when the royal couple visited the Al-Azher mosque in Cairo in March this year. It looked nice, i remember.
I´m very much looking forward to see TRH together in Pakistan.

Very similar, although I hope we will see a new outfit or two!

[milla Ca]

Prince to be on security leash

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...423936,00.html

General Musharraf will not let the Prince of Wales mingle with locals during his Pakistan trip.

[ysbel]

Originally Posted by Humera

I'd like to clarify a couple of points if you guys dont mind



Pakistan is not in the Middle East. It is a South Asian nation (part of the Indian sub-continent)
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Ah yes you're right Humera. I knew where India was, but Pakistan and Afghanistan are a bit fuzzy.

[ysbel]

Originally Posted by Little_star

I'm looking foward to Camilla's wardrobe, I'm absolutely certain she will wear shalwar kameez at least once.
I hope she chooses one by a Pakistani designer though, as British designers just don't get the cut right.

I hope Camilla picks up a nice Pashmina shawl. The intern from my office is from Pakistan and picked up a beautiful pashima while visiting her family there. I was quite surprised. The weave is a bit coarse but she said it was for a purpose - to help the fabric cling better when you sweep it over your shoulder.

The silky recreations in America, she complained, have a tendency to slide off in the wind.

[Skydragon]

Pakistan security ignoring Charles' wishes

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Despite a plea from Britain's Prince Charles, security forces in Pakistan are planning increased security measures during his upcoming visit.

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.ph...7-052000-5866r

Prince Charles to check out 'model madarassa' in Pak

London, Oct 28: During his first ever visit to Pakistan with Duchess of Cornwall next week, Prince Charles will visit a modern madrassa, which was reportedly included in the Prince's itinerary because of his strong interest in understanding Islam and interfaith harmony.
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http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?a...lnews&id=42121

[Skydragon]

Charles flies into mixed marriage storm

PRINCE CHARLES will fly into a bitter religious row today when he arrives in Pakistan to promote greater tolerance between Muslims and Christians.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...426884,00.html

Charles to call for Muslim moderation on visit to radical areas of Pakistan

The Prince of Wales is to call for more moderation from Muslims when he visits one of the most radical areas of Pakistan next week.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...ncharles29.xml

[AgnesK]

Charles and Camilla to visit Pakistan

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are travelling to Pakistan for the start of a five-day tour.
The pair will arrive in Islamabad on Sunday, for their third official overseas visit as a couple.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6095904.stm

[milla Ca]

Royal couple begin Pakistan visit

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6095904.stm

The pair arrived in Islamabad at 18.00 GMT on Sunday.

[Avalon]

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales arrive at Islamabad International airport on day one of a week long tour of the country on October 29, 2006 in Islamabad, Pakistan.


source - Chris Jackson/Getty Images

more pictures here.

[BeatrixFan]

Very snazzy in a trouser suit. Camilla looks very chic and elegant I think.

[AuroraB]

Very nice suit. Now, we need a close up of the pin holding the poppy in place.

[georgiea]

I hope nothing happens to either of them when there. I don't know if I would go. My esteem for both have gone up full score.

[Roslyn]

Originally Posted by georgiea

I hope nothing happens to either of them when there. I don't know if I would go. My esteem for both have gone up full score.

I think they're both very brave to go there, especially to visit radical areas.