Abstract
Being cavalier about death is a prerequisite in Pakistani politics. The country’s first prime minister, Liaquat Ali Khan, was assassinated – and a number of subsequent leaders have shared the same fate, variously being executed by order of the state, blown up on planes and at political rallies. In the aftermath of 9/11, Time magazine described governing Pakistan as one of the world’s toughest jobs. Nevertheless, the man elected to be the country’s next prime minster, Imran Khan, has spent more than two decades seeking the office.
| Original language | English |
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| Specialist publication | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Jul 2018 |
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Keywords
- Pakistan
- Imran Khan
- global perspectives
- Pakistan elections