Defection Hobbles Pakistan Government -- Wall Street Journal
The government of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari appeared set to hang on to power despite a disintegration of the ruling coalition Sunday, following signs that a key opposition party is unlikely to force a no-confidence vote.
But the government's shaky standing will limit its ability to take unpopular steps, including a tax overhaul, that foreign donors say are needed to avert an economic meltdown.
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More News On The Pakistan Government Crisis
Pakistan PM tries to avert government collapse -- AP
Pakistan Government Scrambles to Survive Coalition Defections -- Voice of America
Pakistan's coalition government crumbling -- UPI
Pakistan's political crisis: Prime Minister Gilani scrambles to shore up confidence -- Christian Science Monitor
Perils in Pakistan's Political Crisis -- Council On Foreign Relations
Balance of power in Pakistan National Assembly -- Washingto0n Post/AP
Factbox: Key political risks to watch in Pakistan -- Reuters
Q+A: Possible political outcomes for Pakistan's turmoil -- Reuters
My Comment: How can we fight the enemy when our own "allies" are fighting amongst themselves.