Pakistan’s Islamist parties are set to be kingmakers
2017; Emerald Publishing Limited; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1108/oxan-db226263
ISSN2633-304X
Tópico(s)Philippine History and Culture
ResumoSubject Rise of Islamist parties in Pakistan. Significance A three-week protest led by Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) calling for the resignation of the law minister from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) came to an end on November 27, with the Islamists apparently emerging victorious from the standoff. Earlier in the month, several religious parties agreed to revive the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) alliance which contested polls in the 2000s. Impacts Pakistan will face greater pressure from the United States to act against militants, straining bilateral relations. India will reiterate claims that Pakistan is not serious about containing cross-border terrorism. Attacks on religious minorities, and cases of blasphemy, are likely to increase.
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