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The article discusses the attempts of Pakistan's military establishment to reinforce its bargaining position given the likelihood of a U.S. withdrawal from or reduction of forces in Afghanistan.

The article discusses the sufferings experienced by the people of Pakistan in the war between the Pakistani government and the militant groups as well as the Islamist militants against the U.S. In order to explain how these events developed through time, the author examines the history of the military sector of Pakistan and how it affects its political identity. He adds that the war showed that the attempts of the sector failed to maintain peace and balance in the different parts of the country.

The article looks at the floods that occurred all over Pakistan, wherein the country has sought relief from international and non-government organizations.

The article contends that the promised benefits of the shift to democracy has yet to be experienced by the people of Pakistan in their everyday life.

The article reports on the military operation of Pakistani government against Taliban in the northern parts of Pakistan. It cites that Pakistani government and military forces have started and maintained a military campaign against Taliban in Swat Valley and South Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). U.S. utilized its influence and power to pressure Pakistan to use force against Taliban as part of its imperialist project in Afghanistan.

The article presents the author's insights on the problems faced by President Asif Ali Zardari's government in Pakistan. He mentions that the problems are attributed to external factors like the global financial crisis. He also states that President Zardari's handling of some issues gives rise to increased disillusion with the democratic rule. He notes that the Pakistanis would pay the price for the inefficient government and its lack of ability to handle threats of the Taliban.