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Kargil, America and Jehad; What is General Pervez Musharraf's legacy in Pakistan?

The Pakistan Experience

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The Myth of Free Media

In 2007 Musharraf pressed the big red button shutting down independent television channels in Pakistan. So much for the myths that Musharraf promoted free media in Pakistan. Free media is crucial to keep the government in check in the modern world. The control over it means even two decades later we have a warped understanding of our own history.

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