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A Pakistani farmer takes part in a traditional bull race during a festival March 8 in Lahore. The festival marks the start of spring. [Arif Ali/AFP/Getty Images]
IMU said to seek control over Central Asia
Like other extremist organisations, it wants to create a caliphate in the region
Tajik ruling party wins 71.7% of the vote
Opposition and western observers express disappointment with conduct of election
Tajik opposition parties allege campaign violations
Analyst predicts little change to parliament
Prosecution of alleged radicals could strengthen their organisations
High-profile trials of members of the banned Salafiya and Jamaat ut-Tabligh movements are taking place. But could they unintentionally strengthen extremists?
Like other extremist organisations, it wants to create a caliphate in the region
Some analysts call for compromise
Opposition and western observers express disappointment with conduct of election
Analyst predicts little change to parliament
High-profile trials of members of the banned Salafiya and Jamaat ut-Tabligh movements are taking place. But could they unintentionally strengthen extremists?