IMPACT OF THE EVENT 9/11 ON PAKISTAN’S DOMESTIC POLITICS AND PAKISTAN’S ECONOMY
Dated: 29-04-2010
Executive Summary
After 9/11 the challenges and allegations of supporting the militants imposed great affects on the security of the Pakistan. From welfare state Pakistan transformed into a security concern state which caused our military to mobilize. Post US and foreign aid caused the Economy to survive temporarily but it was only for temporary and end day situation was worst then day one. On political front the collaboration between Pakistan and NATO solidified internationally. Whereas on local side general public was against Pakistan involvement of Pakistan in this so called Americans war on terror. Musharraf departure was also due to
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Pakistan has also deployed 25,000 troops to the Tribal Areas to track Qaeda. Pakistan sided with the United States in the war on terror and, as a result, regained the strategic importance it had during the 1980s, when it was a base for U.S. aid to Islamic militias fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. On June 24, 2003, President Bush hosted Musharraf at Camp David and announced a $3 billion aid package for Pakistan, as well as $1 billion in loan forgiveness, in recognition of its assistance to the United States in fighting al-Qaeda.
1.3 Rise of Political-Religious Parties in Pakistan
Demonstrating their anger, the religious-political parties in Pakistan launched countrywide anti-US protests, criticizing the government of withdrawing its support to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and becoming the part of US-led coalition against terrorism. They were of the opinion that government should support Afghans instead of supporting US. They were also more concerned over the US influence in Pakistan, which compelled Islamabad to change its policies towards the Taliban.
1.4 Formation of MMA
The post-9/11 policies of the government were considered a great betrayal on the part of the State. This also resulted in the gap in alliance between the State, dominated by the military, and the religious-political parties. This gap compelled the religious-political parties to
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