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India's Burning Example for Pakistan

Posted on January 7, 2008
Topics: Globalization, Economic Development
Countries: Pakistan, India
Previously filed under: Asia, Opinions and Editorials
With Pakistan on the edge after President Musharraf's recent declaration of martial law, what forces may conspire to stabilize and move the country ahead.
Keywords: market competition

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