| ID | 091983 |
| Title Proper | Pakistan and Gen. Zia's Afghan policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sultana, Razia ; Aziz, Sadia |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 suddenly changed the geo-strategic environment of the region. Overnight Pakistan became the front-line state against the Soviet occupation as well as the principal channel through which military assistance was provided to the Afghan mujahideen(holy warriors). |
| `In' analytical Note | South Asian Journal vol. ,No. 26; Oct-Dec 2009: p.70-87 |
| Journal Source | South Asian Journal vol. ,No. 26; Oct-Dec 2009: p.70-87 |
| Key Words | Pakistan ; Gen. Zia ; Afghan Policy ; Zia-ul-Haq ; Afghanistan ; Mujahideen ; Afghan Islamist ; International Climate ; Jihadi Organisations ; United States ; Jamaat-e-Islami ; Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam ; Soviet Union |