Pakistani Democracy and the Army

Riddled with ethnic divisions, Pakistan has always struggled with its parliamentary system. The state is held together, for the most part, by the army — which puts the chief executive in a precarious position.

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Pakistani nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan at his residence a on Feb. 6
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Pakistani nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan at his residence Feb. 6
Pakistan: The Politics of A.Q. Khan's Release
February 6, 2009 1950 GMT
Pakistan has released controversial nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan. The move is informed by the Pakistani government's need to improve its sagging position on the home front, though it will increase its problems on the international front. [more]
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Part 1: The Perils of Using Islamism to Protect the Core
December 17, 2008 1203 GMT
In this first installment of a series on Pakistan, Stratfor examines the problematic policy of using the country’s Islamic identity to control its hinterlands. (With Stratfor maps) [more]
Pakistani lawyers celebrating President Pervez Musharraf's resignation
Pakistan: Musharraf Resigns
August 18, 2008 0954 GMT
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has resigned, but his successor will face many of the same challenges. [more]
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf with soldier
Pakistan: Musharraf, Impeachment and Islamabad's Trajectory
August 7, 2008 1922 GMT
The two main partners in Pakistan's coalition government announced Aug. 7 that parliament will begin impeachment proceedings against President Pervez Musharraf on Aug 11. [more]
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, looking composed
Pakistan: Is It Time for Musharraf's Farewell?
August 7, 2008 1247 GMT
Reports that Pakistan’s ruling parties had “agreed in principle” to impeach President Pervez Musharraf touch off questions about his response. A look at the issues and the country’s ability to deal with a widening array of challenges. [more]
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, looking composed
Pakistan: A Politicized Bombing in Karachi
July 7, 2008 2047 GMT
The July 7 series of explosions in the Pakistani port city of Karachi appears to be more about Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's hold on power than anything else. [more]
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