| ID | 185212 |
| Title Proper | Pakistan in 2021 |
| Other Title Information | End of the Innings for Imran Khan? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shafqat, Sahar ; Sahar Shafqat |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Pakistan began the year with an energized opposition that directly challenged the military establishment, but as the year progressed, the opposition alliance fell apart under the strain of internal divisions. The military establishment pushed back against the ruling PTI and regained control of the political system. Religious extremists were emboldened and posed a challenge to both civilian and military centers of power. The economy rebounded from the collapse of 2020, but Pakistan continues to face macro- and micro-economic challenges. The Delta variant took its toll on Pakistanis, but the government was able to make significant progress in its vaccination program by the end of 2021. Pakistan gained considerable geostrategic leverage due to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 62, No.1; Jan-Feb 2022: p.173–184 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 62 No 1 |
| Key Words | Military ; Inflation ; Pakistan ; Islamists ; PTI |