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Democratic Transition in Pakistan

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Jun 11, 2013
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The national elections in Pakistan last month were surprisingly successful, with turnout of 55.02 percent, the largest since 1970 and a victory for democracy in that the voters refused to buckle under to the intimidation of radical Islamists who threatened violence.

The election meant the first civilian transfer of power after the successful completion …

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