The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country in South Asia stretching from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea. The economy is under siege with a combination of uncontrolled population growth, lack of water and land, high government spending on the military, the effects of war in Afghanistan, and a spectacular level of corruption. Pakistan became independent from Great Britain in 1947, but has had little stability since. There have been three wars with India and a succession of poor governments. Pakistan promotes Islamization in its legal system, taxation, and public life, providing opportunities for persecution of religious minorities.
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