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Pakistan's Internal Divisions

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By Mr. Husain Haqqani
Published on Dec 23, 2003

Source: Carnegie

In this report, published by the Center for Strategic and International Affairs, Husain Haqqani outlines the progression of Pakistan's conflicting vision of its nationhood and the role the state has played in its chronic instability and periodic civil wars.

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About the Author

Mr. Husain Haqqani

Former Visiting Scholar

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Mr. Husain Haqqani
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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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