The coalition government that drove Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistani president, from power last week has disintegrated.

The split in the coalition after Nawaz Sharif pulled out, has created fresh political uncertainty in Pakistan, as it faces a deteriorating security situation and a declining economy.

Inside Story asks: Has the country been hijacked by politicians and in which direction is it heading?

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This episode of Inside Story aired on Tuesday, August 27, 2008