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All Kayani's men: Who is the real enemy?
While India is still perceived as enemy number one, the Pakistan military and the ISI are now committed to fighting the Taliban and their allies.
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All Kayani’s men: The faith to fight
In 2007-2008 army officers began to ask themselves "Why on earth should we? Why should we commit suicide for you?” Morale was beginning to cause serious problems.
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All Kayani’s Men: Why the army works
The Pakistani military more than most militaries, sees itself as a breed apart and inculcates in new recruits the feeling that they belong to a military family.