Publication

20 Mar 2003

This report examines the resurgence of religious parties in Pakistan. It analyzes the religious party coalition that won the October 2002 elections in two provinces of the country, aspects of their electoral victory, the relationship with the military and the position to Jihad and an Islamic state. As a result of the mullahs’ successful bargaining and the military’s tacit and overt support, religious activism has become a function of the Pakistani state. However, the report argues that the religious parties do not bring the country political, cultural and social stability.

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Author International Crisis Group
Series Crisis Group Asia Reports
Issue 49
Publisher International Crisis Group (ICG)
Copyright © 2003 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group)
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