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In stark contrast, Pakistan struggles with internal disarray. Since independence in 1947, it has failed to industrialize, and its population remains largely agrarian and impoverished. It is heavily dependent on foreign aid and has been a haven for terrorist groups, supporting or harboring entities like Osama bin Laden’s Al-Qaeda network.
Pakistan’s ethnic and regional divisions—particularly with Baluchistan—are emblematic of a fragile state. The Beluchis seek independence, and the ongoing conflicts with India over Kashmir threaten to push Pakistan further toward chaos if its internal cracks deepen. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s inability to project power internally makes its strategic position precarious.