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Nadeem F Paracha, Dawn.com
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Pakistani military’s attempt to create a hybrid regime with Imran Khan has imploded spectacularly
After the collapse of a direct military dictatorship in 2008, the army has kept its influence intact by taking civilian leaders into its fold.
Nadeem F Paracha, Dawn.com
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From Europe to Pakistan, far-right parties employ similar tactics to come to power
Populists on the far-right pose as warriors fighting against the corrupt, complacent and conniving elites. They warn of looming crises and impending breakdowns.
Nadeem F Paracha, Dawn.com
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The flexibility of our pluralistic constitutions has proven to be their vulnerability
Constitutions written in the 18th century are based on plurality and robust debate. But changes to them can contradict these ideals.
Nadeem F Paracha, Dawn.com
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