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C/S/268. To what extent has religion been used to bolster state power in Pakistan?

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DATE:
2010
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The paper examines the role of Islam in the domestic politics of Pakistan since their independence in 1948. The history of Islamic influence in Pakistani politics is reviewed arguing the use of Islam to support authoritarian rule.

 

KEYWORDS: Pakistan, Islam and politics,

 
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