Pakistan takes a beating.(economic and political difficulties)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: August 22, 1998 | Copyright information

Pakistan, on May 31, 1998, tested various nuclear devices in an apparent attempt to establish itself as a world power, but sanctions that followed the testing have brought about an economic crisis. Economic and political implications are discussed.

ISLAMABAD

After the euphoria of its nuclear tests, Pakistan faces economic collapse and political bankruptcy

EVEN by Pakistan's rough-and-tumble standards, the country's slide from elation to despair has been precipitous. On May 31st, when several nuclear devices were tested in the deserts of Baluchistan in response to India's tests, ...

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