Pakistan is in the throes of chaos following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Scores of people have died and there has been a grave loss of property attributable to violence, fires and looting. The situation, as it stands now, according to sources:
- The government does not intend on imposing martial law at this point in time. (The possibility however, can not be ruled out.)
- The Pakistan Army has been deployed to 16 of Sindh’s 23 districts.
- This is surprising, I would have thought that the Rangers, a well equipped and well trained outfit, would have been adequate in combination with the police for internal security.
- The Army has now also been deployed in force to all vital installations.
- Banks and trains have been subjected to looting by criminals taking advantage of the situation.
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1 john // Dec 28, 2007 at 11:39 pm
http://www.cfr.org/publication/14048/conversation_with_benazir_bhutto_video.html pls watch this vid its about the cfr and american politics
2 RJ // Dec 29, 2007 at 1:03 am
First of all my heart goes out to Bhutto family, May Allah give them peace and courage to go through this ordeal. A sad event this is indeed, a great leader to some, an inspiration to others and for some Benazir Bhutto was an icon, a deacon of light which was expected to lead the democratic charge in our military hierarchy country.
I all my life have been an independent; not supporting any one politician as they all at some point contradicts them and goes sideways from their actual goal. So much for the democratic process which since day one has been jeopardized by Change of convenience done in our constitution to feed Mr. Musharraf’s grip on his power. 2007 has seen the works of a leader who having called himself a Patriot and an ambassador of Justice did exactly the opposite of it, attacking a place of worship (which can not be justified no matter how dire the circumstances) resulting in making him a mockery in the Islamic world.
Unjustifiably sacking the Chief Justice which resulted in violence and a sense of insecurity among general population. I have supported Mr. Musharraf in his efforts to revitalize Pakistani economy, but in his effort to keep the western support he lost track of his vision and did exactly what many political analysts predicted; He went against his People.
What really was astonishing was when he brokered a deal with Mr. Nawaz Shareef to return from exile to take part in a political process. I don’t know who is advising him, but they sure are not doing that great of a Job.
Coming to the tragic death of Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto, Mr. Musharraf with all his army experience and better judgement let her conduct her political rally in a city which have been a safe haven for terrorists in carrying out attacks on political figures, and I believe one against him as well . In recent footage showed by Interior Ministry of Pakistan it clearly shows that there was no safety network near Ms. Bhutto’s SUV and she was left vulnerable to attack. It’s known that in our political rallies its custom for Politicians to come out of their motorcade and reply to chanting crowd, no matter how insane that sounds but that is the truth. I only wonder what kind of people Mr. Musharaf have appointed as his head of security agencies who can not protect a politician, who has been a moving target since she arrived back in Pakistan.
I am not going to write about any conspiracy theory here, but my friends we all know Mr. Musharraf has lost control of this country, and now since he is not the active army chief he is very vulnerable of being removed from the Presidency, and his newly appointed Chief of Army Staff wouldn’t be able to hold of a rebellion against him if it were to happen. In recent news, Muharaf has been scrutinized and his relationship with the Western world is being questioned, its not going to be long before some one inside Pakistan will step up and take realm of the Country which is in chaos and uncertainty. Pakistan is and always will be a secular country; we can not and should not try to implement a certain aspect of conducting our business.
As I believe our Great Quaid got us the independence in the name of Islam, and if any person tries to attack that very core element of our life and that also especially ordered by forces outside our country will be held liable for it and will not be withstand by her people. Some of you might be thinking “oh, what load of bullocks”. My friends a person who orders the attack on a Mosque is no worse than the people who attacked Babri Mosque in India, and I believe we all agree is an enemy of the Country.
May God help us all and keep us and our families safe. Ameen.
3 Rohit Banseedharr // Dec 29, 2007 at 4:06 am
It is with grave concern and sadness that India has reacted to the assassination of Mrs. Benazir Bhutto. Our feelings are with the people of Pakistan. We understand that our Pakistani friends across the border are in deep trouble and facing trying times; and we wish them with courage, patience and peace to overcome the situation.
4 imran tahir // Dec 29, 2007 at 2:01 pm
i think what happened to ms Bhutto is sad and tragic but i think she is victom of both jahadi element and american medling in pakistani domestic politics with so much naked support .
5 Khalid // Dec 29, 2007 at 10:55 pm
All these “moderate” supporters of Bhutto are looting banks and burning trains. There is no difference between them and the Jihadis. Both are equally fundamental in their elements.
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