Pakistan's Military Institutionalization

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What is one of the reasons why politicians are seen as incompetent in Pakistan?

Their involvement in corruption

Their inability to provide economic and physical security to citizens (correct)

Their short tenure in office

Their lack of education and skill

What percentage of Pakistan's population lives in extreme poverty?

22% (correct)

20%

30%

10%

What is a major factor affecting Pakistan's economic growth?

Corruption

Lack of skilled manpower

Unstable constitutional history

All of the above (correct)

What is a characteristic of Pakistan's electoral cycles?

Inconsistent and unpredictable Signup and view all the answers

Why is the military seen as strong in Pakistan?

Due to the weakness of the state Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a balance between the military and state in Pakistan?

Collaboration and understanding between the two Signup and view all the answers

What affects the global competitiveness of Pakistan's economy?

Unskilled manpower Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the unstable constitutional history in Pakistan?

Weakening of civilian establishment Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 2004 National Security Council in Pakistan?

It formalized the Pakistani military's input into policymaking Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of Pakistan's military compared to other countries?

It is overrepresented in government Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the military's increasing influence in Pakistan's politics?

A praetorian state with dreadful political, social, and economic fallouts Signup and view all the answers

What is the legacy of British colonial rule in Pakistan?

A tradition of civil-political supremacy over military institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President and Prime Minister in the National Security Council of Pakistan?

The President serves as Chairman and the Prime Minister serves as Vice Chair Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor behind the militarization of Pakistan?

A cluster of causes, including political, economic, and social factors Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a greater threat to Pakistan than India, according to some security analysts?

Internal terrorism Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons for the overdependence of civilian elites on the military in Pakistan?

Ethnic problems in East Pakistan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terrorist groups is NOT mentioned in the text as operating in Pakistan?

ISIS Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the overdependence of civilian elites on the military in Pakistan?

An increase in military power Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of deaths from terrorism in Pakistan from 2009-2016?

35,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why terrorist groups operate in Pakistan?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of the operation of terrorist groups in Pakistan?

A cause of law and order situation and terrorism Signup and view all the answers

What is the legacy of the Cold War that affects Pakistan?

Terrorist groups operating in Pakistan Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Military Institutionalization in Pakistan

Pakistan Army has entrenched itself into the state, playing multiple roles beyond defense, including control of the economy, intelligence, and defense services.
The military has suspended and rewritten constitutions to favor itself, giving the President, not the Prime Minister, control of the executive.
The National Security Council (NSC) was established in 2004, formalizing the Pakistani military's input into policymaking.

Legacy of British Rule

Pakistan inherited the British tradition of civilian supremacy over the military.
However, the military's influence in politics grew rapidly after independence.

Militarization of Pakistan

Multiple factors led to the military's intervention in politics, resulting in a praetorian state with severe political, social, and economic consequences.

Civil-Military Relations

When civilian elites fail to address ethnic problems, they rely on the military, leading to overdependence on the military.
This overdependence has contributed to the growing power of the military in Pakistan.

Domestic Terrorism in Pakistan

Domestic terrorism is a significant threat to Pakistan, with over 35,000 deaths from 2009-2016.
Multiple terrorist groups operate in Pakistan, including Anti-Shia, Anti-India, and Al-Qaeda groups.
These groups contribute to law and order issues and terrorism in Pakistan.

Weak State and Military Supremacy

Pakistan is a weak state, unable to provide economic or physical security for its citizens.
The state's weakness is characterized by poverty, low literacy rates, and low human development indexes.
The military's strength is attributed to the incompetency of politicians and the weak state.

Corruption and Systemic Issues

Corruption affects all institutions, including the presidency and prime ministership.
Unstable constitutional history and inconsistent electoral cycles have weakened civilian establishments against the military.
A collaboration between the military and state is necessary for balance and stability.

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This quiz explores the role of the Pakistan Army in the state, its influence on the economy, intelligence, and defense services, and its impact on the government.