| ID | 179259 |
| Title Proper | Pakistan in 2020 |
| Other Title Information | the Opposition Fights Back |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shafqat, Sahar |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Pakistan began the year with the military establishment having tightened its grip on political institutions, but as the year progressed, opposition parties sought to reassert themselves and challenged both the PTI government and military leaders. Political movements took center stage as religious extremists as well as regionalist movements drew strength from the challenges to the PTI government. Feminists demanded action after a series of sexual assaults, and religious minorities continued to be targeted by violence. The COVID pandemic upended the economy, which was already straining under low growth and high debt and deficit conditions. Foreign relations provided many challenges as the government sought to target India for its mistreatment of Kashmiris, while the Pakistan–China relationship remained strong. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 61, No.1; Jan-Feb 2021: p. 183–193 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 61 No 1 |
| Key Words | Military ; China ; Pakistan ; Opposition ; PTI |