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Effect of Event 9/11 on Pakistan's Domestic Policies
IMPACT OF THE EVENT 9/11 ON PAKISTAN’S DOMESTIC POLITICS AND PAKISTAN’S ECONOMY

Dated: 29-04-2010

Executive Summary

After 9/11 the challenges and allegations of supporting the militants imposed great affects on the security of the Pakistan. From welfare state Pakistan transformed into a security concern state which caused our military to mobilize. Post US and foreign aid caused the Economy to survive temporarily but it was only for temporary and end day situation was worst then day one. On political front the collaboration between Pakistan and NATO solidified internationally. Whereas on local side general public was against Pakistan involvement of Pakistan in this so called Americans war on terror. Musharraf departure was also due to this war.

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Introduction 4 1. Impact on Political Scenario 5 1.1 Pakistan as Front Line State in War on Terror 5 1.2 Joined War on Terror 5 1.3 Rise of Political-Religious Parties in Pakistan 5 1.4 Formation of MMA 6 1.5 Emergence of MMA as Main Party in October 2008 Elections 6 1.6 Reaction of Government Policies 6 1.7 Rise of political Islam and Terrorism (Domestic Impact) 6 1.8 Rise of political Islam and Terrorism (International Impact) 7 1.9 Musharraf as Center 7 1.10 Status of Constitution and Parliament 7 1.11 Kashmir and Palestine Cause 7 2. Financial Situation post 9/11 8 2.1 The financially uncertainty 8 2.2 Foreign aid 8 2.3 Effect on KSE-100 Index 8 2.4 Final Impact 9 3. References 10

Introduction

On September 11, 2001, with the collapse of the World Trade Center, U.S had started the war named as war against Terrorism. U.S. President George Bush termed it as an act of terrorism and threatened strong action against the people who had carried out those attacks. It was the Al-Qaida and Osama bin Laden who were eventually held responsible for those attacks.
Today it’s 2010 and an end to this war in near

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