Impact of War against Terrorism (WAT) on Pakistan's Domestic Policies during Musharraf Regime

With some 198 million citizens, Pakistan is the world's second-most populous Muslim country, and the nation's very foundation grew from a perceived need to create a homeland for South Asian Muslims in the wake of decolonization. However, religious-based political parties traditionally have fared poorly in national elections. An unexpected outcome of the country's 2002 General Elections during Musharraf regime saw the Mutahidda Majlis-e-Amal (MMA or United Action Front), a coalition of six Islamic parties, win 11% of the popular vote. It also gained control of the provincial assembly in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and led a coalition in the Baluchistan assembly. These Pashtun-majority western provinces border Afghanistan, where U.S.-led counterterrorism operations are ongoing. Article in hand highlights the Impact of War against Terrorism (WAT) on Pakistan's Domestic Policies during Musharraf Regime.