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Pakistan\\u2019s economy is in dire straits, its political and security situation volatile - and it is in a spot as India becomes more important to Washington.\\xa0
\\nSynopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times\' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.
\\nFormer prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan\\u2019s arrest in May triggered riots as his supporters attacked installations and the headquarters of the Pakistan army which had once supported him. This came as the economy, hit last year by a massive flood disaster, is in the doldrums and awaiting a bailout.
\\nThe Pakistani Taliban has also stepped up its attacks, and on the foreign front, India and the United States are deepening their relationship. Pakistan remains resilient, but not successful.
\\nFind out why, as Nirmal Ghosh hosts Mr Husain Haqqani, Pakistan\\u2018s former ambassador to the US and currently diplomat-in-residence at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi, and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington.\\xa0
\\nHighlights (click/tap above):
\\n2:07 Why we must first understand the political layout and the military\'s role in Pakistan, a country of 230 million people and a nuclear power
\\n4:30 Imran Khan\'s cult-like following; military wanted good relations with the US but Imran Khan had anti-American sentiments
\\n9:15 How vulnerable is Pakistan? Why the military is a political reality, so they need to be part of any national reconciliation
\\n15:25 After US has chosen India as its big Asian partner, find out why Pakistan should resolve issues with India
\\nProduced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Paxton Pang and Fa\\u2019izah Sani
\\nEdited by: Fa\\u2019izah Sani
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