Military Inc. -- it's big business in Pakistan

General Musharraf may or may not make the transition to plain Mr. Musharraf. But a new book by a Pakistani writer argues that irrespective of whether it is a civilian or a general at the helm, so deep has the military sunk roots in the national economy, and so vast are its business dealings, that in order to protect this empire and its associated vested interests, the army, especially, will continue to have an important say in how Pakistan is run. Military ... Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Apr 19, 2007 - 11:26 AM PDT
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by Gaurang Thakkar - Oct. 1, 2008

Primarily a book precis. Not e book review or critique. Not a news story per se. Some useful info and a good conslusion as to why peace between India and Pakistan may not come easily.

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