Since the creation of Pakistan as an independent state in 1947, the country has struggled to integrate a diverse population, to stabilize its borders, and to establish enduring democratic institutions. Pakistan has yet to achieve those goals, as political, social, and economic upheavals continue to challenge the world's ninth most populous state. D
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