Sunni ultra-conservatism and Western populism: Two sides of the same coin
Source: PakistanTribe
By James M. Dorsey
Two recent high profile events, Pakistan’s Super Cricket League (PSL) final and the Lahore Literary Festival, reflect the country’s struggle with the rise of militant Sunni Muslim ultra-conservatism. They also illustrate how militancy often serves illiberal Pakistani leaders as a tool to curtail critical expression…
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