This series follows the Transasian Highway, profiling seven countries along its route. Between the Chitralis and Pathans of northern Pakistan, this episode follows the Karakoram Highway and the Indus River, briefly looking at the many cultures along thei r routes. Punjabi, Pathan, Sindhi, Baluchi, Ismaili and Buddhist peoples are mentioned. Pakistani history and current complex relations with India, Iran and the United States are noted. Letterboxed.