As state institutions clash in Pakistan, they also appear to be evolving beyond historical precedents.
Pakistan political crisis: Key players
“Memogate” and National Reconciliation Ordinance cases in apex court have threatened to bring down the government.
16 Jan 2012
Source : Al Jazeera
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