For years, former President Pervez Musharraf held things together in this country rife with Islamic fundamentalism especially in the border area with Afghanistan. Pakistan is the only predominantly Muslim country known to possess nuclear weapons.
Former premier Nawaz Sharif left the coalition after disagreement on the restoration of two Supreme Court justices ousted by Musharraf.
Bombing attacks in Pakistan last week killed about 100 people.
Washington PostPakistan's ruling coalition collapses amid dissent
The Associated Press - 10 hours ago
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's ruling coalition collapsed Monday, torn apart by internal bickering just a week after Pervez Musharraf's ouster and ...
Post-Musharraf Gloomy Pakistan Islam Online
Former PM quits ruling coalition The Press Association
Pak bans umbrella group of Taliban militants Press Trust of India
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