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Please take a look at Asia Society's landmark Pakistan 2020 report, which says preventing Pakistan from further deterioration will require a long-term commitment from the government of Pakistan, the United States, and other international stakeholders to promote genuine reform.

Saving Pakistan’s Economy
Expert says it may take Pakistan '4-5 years to recover' from economic crisis, cites improvements.
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Pakistan in 2009: Crisis or Stability?
How can Pakistan's current leadership facilitate the transition to a more stable, prosperous, and democratic country?
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Obama and Pakistan: Mutual Trust, Respect and Understanding
Pakistanis grudgingly share the global excitement of Obama’s victory.
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Sen. Chuck Hagel with Joe Klein (Complete)
Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) in conversation with Time magazine columnist Joe Klein in October 2008.
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Addressing Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan
Experts say military will retain influence but a consensus with the civilian government is 'critical'.
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'The First Thing God Created Was The Pen'
A look inside the world of the Islamic calligrapher.
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Pakistan: A Political History
Pakistan's short history as a country has been very turbulent, oscillating between military rule and democratic governments.
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India: A Historical Overview
An exploration of India's history, from the Indus River Valley civilization, through the Mughal period to present day.
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The Mughal Court Paintings
An essay about Indian court art from 1600 - 1900.
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