Contemporary Pakistan: political processes, conflicts and crises

Abstract

Introduction Struggle for Democracy: 1947-58 and 1971-77 Military and Governance Political Economy: Near the Brink of Collapse Ethnic Divide: Aspirations and Political Power The Rising Tide of Islamic Fundamentalism in Pakistan The Menace of Narco Power: Parallel Government Restoration of Democracy and Crisis of Governability: 1988-99 Persistent Praetorianism: Pakistan`s Fourth Military Regime Authoritarianism, Democracy and Development Select Bibliography Index