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Video: Sometimes, democracy is hard. Just ask Pakistan

February 5, 2024

AuthorsReece Hooker
Commissioning Editor, 360info

EditorsMichael Joiner
Multimedia Editor, 360info

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Reece Hooker
Let's talk about what's going on in Pakistan. Upcoming elections are massive. Pakistan's in the middle of one of its most destructive economic crises in its history. 40% of the population is below the poverty line. Inflation's over 23% and the government is out of money and its democracy is crumbling again. Last year, its military removes Prime Minister Imran Khan. The courts had sentenced Khan to 14 years in prison on over 150 charges, which he denies.
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Reece Hooker
But the cricket legend turned politician is still ahead in the polls. He's not the only one living on past glories. The two main candidates, Nawaz Sharif, a three time former prime minister, and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. His mother was prime minister twice until she was assassinated in 2007. His father, former president. Regardless of who gets the job, they’re in for a wild ride.
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Reece Hooker
Pakistan just traded airstrikes with Iran, has an insurgency problem on its borders and a crisis in its parliament. The question is we're going back to old dynasties solve Pakistan's crisis or will it bring more of the same?

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As the country faces down an economic crisis, Prime Minister Imran Khan is fending off several challengers.

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