Weakness at Top Worsens Pakistan's Woes

Zardari has alienated party allies and foes alike: officials

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Feb 26, 2009 12:19 PM CST

(Newser) – In less than 6 months at Pakistan's helm, Asif Ali Zardari has surrounded himself with cronies, alienated top advisers, and created a situation that has diplomats warning that he's undercutting efforts to oppose al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Benazir Bhutto's widower is holed up inside his... Read full story »

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Weakness at Top Worsens Pakistan's Woes

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