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Politics of Pakistan
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October 29, 2009
Lahore on Edge as Insurgency Heightens Attacks

Lahore, Pakistan Lahore, generally considered Pakistan's cultural hub, has experienced several terrorist attacks this year, which is putting the city on edge. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the city Thursday and promised more U.S. assistance. Margaret Warner provides an on-the-ground report.

Report: Deadly Car Bombing Clouds Clinton's Visit to Pakistan

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Man drinking water in PakistanU.S. Navy Seabees arrive in Afghanistan. Photo: Defense DepartmentMap of Pakistan's tribal areas. Photo Credit: Council on Foreign Relations
Congress Debates Increasing Aid to Pakistan to Combat ExtremistsNew Strategy for Afghanistan, Pakistan Involves More Troops, AidCouncil on Foreign Relations' Crisis Guide: Pakistan's Tribal Belt

As U.S. lawmakers debate boosting aid to Pakistan amid renewed fighting in the country's Swat Valley, President Obama meets with the region's leaders on an overarching strategy.

President Barack Obama announced a new strategy for the Afghanistan war that includes assistance to Pakistan in its fight against militants. U.S. officials discuss the new plan.

Interactive map: Pakistan's efforts to clamp down on fighting in tribal regions along the Afghan border have had some unintended consequences in nearby areas.

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Pakistan: A Nation Divided
Pakistan: A Nation Divided Margaret Warner reported on the one-time negotiations between President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on a power-sharing deal.
Tracking Nuclear Proliferation -- Country Profile: Pakistan
Tracking Nuclear Proliferation -- Country Profile: Pakistan Pakistan has covertly developed nuclear weapons over the decades and has not signed the international nuclear nonproliferation treaty.
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