Most of these success stories are being produced by the mountain people themselves with a little bit of help from outside. The future of the mountains lies in ensuring that the maximum numbers of people are supported to help themselves. Development means change and change for the better. It encompasses environmental, economic, social, cultural, and political concerns. It is people centred, and the mechanisms by which this is achieved are those that make the development process more participatory, more decentralised, and more accountable to the people.
Countries share common watersheds, flora, fauna, and cultural resources.
Brief overview of the geography, government structure, economy, population, defense system, and infrastructure, prepared annually by the Central Intelligence Agency. Includes a map and a reproduction of the flag. An overview of tourism in the mountain areas of Pakistan, on the website of the Ecotourism Society of Pakistan. This site maintains a current record of electronically distributed sources of information about Pakistan and Pakistanis. Informative website of Pakistan's largest English language newspaper.