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REGION: Asia-Pacific
TOPIC: Politics
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IN-DEPTH COVERAGE
Margaret Warner Reports Pakistan: A Nation Divided
NewsHour correspondent Margaret Warner traveled to Pakistan to explore the politics of beleaguered President Pervez Musharraf, the country's complicated ties with the United States, and its extremist elements.

August 30, 2007
Pakistani Government Says Power-sharing Talks Ongoing

PakistanThe government of Pakistan said Thursday that President Pervez Musharraf has not decided to step down as army chief, contradicting former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Margaret Warner outlines the developments from the Asian nation.

Interview: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
On her way to Pakistan, Margaret Warner spoke with former Prime Minister Sharif, who intends to return despite threats that President Pervez Musharraf will arrest him. (8/27/07)

Interview: Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto talks about plans to return to her home country, Pakistan's political strife and a possible power-sharing agreement with President Pervez Musharraf. (8/21/07)

September 3, 2007
Pakistanis Unsure of President Musharraf's Future

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Pakistani officials said government power-sharing talks would resume between President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto once opponents within the ruling party got on board. Margaret Warner assesses the mood in the country and where the anticipated power-sharing arrangement stands.

Profile: Musharraf Juggles Pakistani, U.S. Interests
In a nation generally opposed to Western influence, Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has spent nearly six years working to balance the interests of his people with cooperating with U.S. demands to root out Islamic extremists.

September 4, 2007
Latest Suicide Bombings Highlight Terrorist Threat in Pakistan

Bus explosion aftermath Two suicide bombings in Pakistan Tuesday killed at least 25 people and injured more than 70. Although no one took responsibility for the bombings, officials said they could be the work of al-Qaida-linked groups fighting near the Afghan border.

Margaret Warner reports from Islamabad on extremist elements within the country.

September 5, 2007
New Freedoms for Civil Society Heighten Political Tensions in Pakistan

Pakistanis Pakistani officials at a human rights conference in Iran this week expressed a commitment to diversity of cultures and dialogue, even as the nation is dogged by a poor human rights record and political challenges.

Margaret Warner discusses the culture clash.

September 6, 2007
Pakistani Lawyers Protest Musharraf's Government

Protesting lawyers in Pakistan Pakistani lawyers boycotted court Thursday, demanding that President Pervez Musharraf step down. Musharraf has seen his popularity decline since he tried to dismiss the Supreme Court chief in March.

Reporting from Pakistan, Margaret Warner gives an update about the political upheaval.

September 7, 2007
War on Terror, Foreign Policy Affect Pakistani Views of U.S.

Pakistanis In the last installment in a series of reports from Pakistan, Margaret Warner talks with Pakistanis about their views on the United States and the two countries' political ties.

 

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