Benazir Bhutto Assassination

Benazir Bhutto, the two-time ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, was assassinated in Rawalpindi on December 27, 2007. Benazir was the first woman elected as leader of an Islamic republic. However her two terms as prime minister first in 1985 and then in 1993 both ended on charges of corruption. In Oct 2007 she returned to Pakistan after a self-imposed exile of nearly 10 years. Her tragic death 2 weeks before the scheduled elections has once again left Pakistani politics in a state of turmoil.

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Mediocre vs. Mediocre

Khalid Bhatti Feb 10, 2008 interacts: 6

As expected the report by Scotland Yard on Benazir Bhutto investigation came up with nothing helpful. Now what remains to be seen is the reaction of Pakistan People’s Party.

The Snow Will Melt

Tahir Gul Hasan Jan 14, 2008 interacts: 74

“So what happened to that Fokker which crashed in the mountains?” sipping coffee, she (Benazir Bhutto) took the words right out of my mouth. Did Billy and Dabbu speak through her?

Pakistan's Flawed and Feudal Princess

William Dalrymple Jan 11, 2008 interacts: 314

It\'s wrong for the West simply to mourn Benazir Bhutto as a martyred democrat, says this acclaimed south Asia expert. Her legacy is far murkier and more complex.

Pakistan After The Assassination: Interview with Pervez Hoodbhoy

Chowk Jan 6, 2008 interacts: 145

Interview with Pervez Hoodbhoy by Stefania Maurizi of Venerdi of La Repubblica

Mass Difference: The Bhuttos and Civil Society

Nadeem F Paracha Jan 6, 2008 interacts: 22

Populist, mass-oriented politics can effectively cancel out the two most prominent anti-populist strains in Pakistan i.e. the politico-religious and the elite-bourgeois.

Preview of Looming Democracy - Two Months of PPP in the Limelight

Salim Chauhan Dec 30, 2007 interacts: 102

We were witnessing the culture of the upcoming elections, including the usual violence, and if successful, how the PPP victors would govern Pakistan.

Benazir’s Murder: Who Killed Her?

Karamatullah K Ghori Dec 29, 2007 interacts: 27

Why wasn’t BB’s body post-mortem not carried out? It sounds so naïve and unconvincing that the post-mortem was dispensed with at the request of Asif Zardari, BB’s spouse.

Courage in a Time of Chaos

Bina Shah Dec 29, 2007 interacts: 45

The enemies of our country are vast and they are clever; they would like nothing better than to see us sink into lawlessness and despair.

A Tragedy Born of Military Despotism and Anarchy

Tariq Ali Dec 30, 2007 interacts: 92

The assassination of Benazir Bhutto heaps despair upon Pakistan. Now her party must be democratically rebuilt

Goodbye Pinky

Rafi Aamer Dec 28, 2007 interacts: 118

When she conspired with the Army and the establishment for the dismissal of Nawaz Sharif government in 1993, I got disillusioned with her leadership and left PPP for good.

The Day Benazir Bhutto Died

Rakshanda Khan Dec 28, 2007 interacts: 4

Violent mob hones in on banks, petrol stations, cars and unleashes its fury... In their self expression lies the true voice of the people and the tragedy that is Pakistan today.

Benazir Bhutto: A Sad Farewell

Ras Siddiqui Dec 28, 2007 interacts: 10

After 9/11 it was Benazir Bhutto that took up the banner of democratic hope in Pakistan, stressing the need for cross-cultural exchanges, religious harmony and how to make peace.

Whither Pakistan?

Panini Dec 27, 2007 interacts: 10

The best possible thing has happened: Musharraf gave up power. But the worst has also happened: Pakistan has lost a charismatic and popular leader.

Mourning Benazir Bhutto

Dilawar Syed Dec 27, 2007 interacts: 24

The country is on the brink of disaster. Banks are burning, government buildings are on fire, emotionally charged political workers are streaming on streets across Pakistan.

Pakistan

kashkin dabruski Dec 27, 2007 interacts: 1

Another day descends into its history Of bloodshed, ignorance and plunder Who shall we blame, the west or Islam

Benazir Bhutto Killed in an Attack

Chowk Dec 27, 2007 interacts: 520

Reports say a suicide bomber fired shots at Bhutto as she was leaving the rally at Liaqut Bagh, Rawalpindi before blowing himself up.

Another Attempt on Musharraf

Temporal Dec 25, 2003 interacts: 443

From international pariah to being accepted as a frontline state leader in the US led war against terrorism his hold on power has been firm and tenuous at the same time.

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