Articles with tag: benazir
Benazir’s Legacy
Beena Sarwar Apr 5, 2008 interacts: 120How could Pakistan’s all-powerful president and chief of the army staff be dislodged -- other than through the political process?
Pakistan, a Different Country!
H P Feb 24, 2008 interacts: 346Benazir is now remembered as a Rani, a princess and soon will turn in to the first woman Saint in Pakistan.
Drama of Succession - Pakistan People’s Party
Khalid Bhatti Feb 7, 2008 interacts: 266The way, events took shape after her (Benazir Bhutto's) death over the party leadership under the superb directorship of her husband (Zardari) can put any Hollywood plot to shame.
Surplus Majors and Jerk Chicken
Amer Nazir Jan 17, 2008 interacts: 5Yesterday, when I went to collect my monthly dole from my local council, the officer in charge was apologetic, ‘Sorry Mr Nazir this is all we have for you at the moment,’ she said.
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: 314It'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: 145Interview 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: 22Populist, 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.
This Pyre Will Burn…!
H P Dec 30, 2007 interacts: 404Larkana and the entire interior of Sindh and Sindhi/Baloch dominated areas in Karachi resonated with the slogans of Jiya Sindh and Punjabi na Khapan and Pakistan na khapay.
Making a Mockery of Democracy
Mohammad Gill Dec 30, 2007 interacts: 117Waging democracy in the spirit of revenge is the worst form of democracy. This shows the type of democracy which Benazir Bhutto’s (BB) Peoples Party wanted to enforce in Pakistan.
A Tragedy Born of Military Despotism and Anarchy
Tariq Ali Dec 28, 2007 interacts: 92The assassination of Benazir Bhutto heaps despair upon Pakistan. Now her party must be democratically rebuilt
Preview of Looming Democracy - Two Months of PPP in the Limelight
Salim Chauhan Dec 29, 2007 interacts: 102We were witnessing the culture of the upcoming elections, including the usual violence, and if successful, how the PPP victors would govern Pakistan.
Courage in a Time of Chaos
Bina Shah Dec 29, 2007 interacts: 45The enemies of our country are vast and they are clever; they would like nothing better than to see us sink into lawlessness and despair.
Benazir’s Murder: Who Killed Her?
Karamatullah K Ghori Dec 29, 2007 interacts: 27Why 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.
The Only Way Forward for Pakistan
Ahmer Muzammil Dec 28, 2007 interacts: 27There should be an APC (All Party Conference) right away in which a National consensus government is formulated with the mandate of organizing free and fair elections within 6 months.
The Day Benazir Bhutto Died
Rakshanda Khan Dec 28, 2007 interacts: 4Violent 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.
Goodbye Pinky
Rafi Aamer Dec 28, 2007 interacts: 118When 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.
Benazir Bhutto: A Sad Farewell
Ras Siddiqui Dec 27, 2007 interacts: 10After 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: 10The 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: 24The 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: 1Another 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: 520Reports say a suicide bomber fired shots at Bhutto as she was leaving the rally at Liaqut Bagh, Rawalpindi before blowing himself up.
To Boycott or not to Boycott !
sheikh tajammul Dec 14, 2007 interacts: 61Whether its Imran Khan or Nawaz Sharif or Benazir or someone else ... whoever promises to reinstate judiciary should be voted for to stop Pro Musharraf getting 2/3rd majority.
Pakistan at Sixty
Tariq Ali Nov 16, 2007 interacts: 11Insightful and relevant article written in October by political activist Tariq Ali on the occasion of 60th anniversary of Pakistan.
Do You Have a Substitute?
Salman Aneel Nov 4, 2007 interacts: 139Emergency in Pakistan was the need of time as we had no other options. Do we have any substitute for General Musharraf? Is there any other person who can run the country?
Daughter of the Beast: The General's New Clothes
Khan Khan Oct 25, 2007 interacts: 33Benazir is eager to show that she is not doing deals with Musharraf but, as Ahmed Rashid points out, despite the army’s dwindling popularity she needs the army because it controls Pakistan.
Thank You Suicide Bomber! No one is talking about my 1.5 Billion anymore!
Ahmer Muzammil Oct 23, 2007 interacts: 180Does anyone remember that this woman (Benazir Bhutto) facilitated a dictator(Pervez Musharraf) and gave him a new lease on his dwindling career for the price of 1.5 billion dollars?
The Muffled Rage
kashkin dabruski Oct 19, 2007 interacts: 4These fragmented sentences and paragraphs are like those human parts and our character as a nation dispersed all over these streets of Karachi.
Why We have to pay the price?!
Kiran Kanwal Oct 21, 2007 interacts: 10Who cares if someone has an exam tomorrow, if someone’s mother is in a state of emergency or if someone has an important business meeting its obvious all our country cares about is that Benazir must reach her house safe and sound
Welcome Home Ms Bhutto
Ayesha Umar Oct 20, 2007 interacts: 385There is no doubt that Benazir was the prime target of the attack. A lot has been changed in those 8 years. Pakistan is paying a heavy price for being the key US ally in the war on terror.
Jeenay Do BB
Raheel Lakhani Oct 18, 2007 interacts: 12A piece of satire targeted on Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto's return to Pakistan.
Of Carnage and Triumph
Dilawar Syed Oct 19, 2007 interacts: 146At least 135 innocent lives lost; hundreds of families devastated.
Musharraf’s New Ordinance Hoopla
Mohammad A Shaikh Oct 5, 2007 interacts: 294What is this ordinance hoopla Musharraf and Benazir Bhutto have just come up with. They want to take out accountability from the entire political and banking process.
Musharraf the Out-smarter
Riaz Jafri Sep 25, 2007 interacts: 330A lot is being said and written these days for and against Musharraf who first introduced the concept of ‘Pakistan First’ (keeping Pakistan before self and all).
The need for De-Bhuttofication of the Pakistan People's Party
Yasser Latif Hamdani Sep 11, 2007 interacts: 389In the last 5 years, PPP in the assembly at least has emerged as a strong force against obscurantism.
A Friend of Feudalism
William Dalrymple Sep 4, 2007 interacts: 147The very reasons that make the west love Benazir Bhutto are the same that leave many Pakistanis with second thoughts.
Musharraf's Options: Time Running Out
Saeed Minhas Sep 1, 2007 interacts: 56Roundtable proposed in Gulf to sort political mess
Please back off, Benazir!
H P Aug 27, 2007 interacts: 253No matter who finally comes to power in Pakistan, he/she will have to deal with an impatient US administration.
Emergency: From Behind the Sandbags
Babar Mufti Aug 15, 2007Emergency at this time serves Chaudhri Shujaat more than it serves Musharraf, who wants to play this final card not so early.
The New Bedfellows
Babar Mufti Aug 4, 2007 interacts: 148Can Musharraf be content with the usual presidential powers? A stronger Benazir is not likely to be easily controlled.
Moral Bankruptcy of Political Leadership in Pakistan
Ahmer Muzammil Jul 30, 2007 interacts: 171The pundits are saying that Musharaf & Bibi are ideological allies. As if these two camps actually have ideologies.
The Deal and Our Responsibility
Muneeb Khan Jul 31, 2007 interacts: 24Does the deal between Musharraf and Benazir Bhutto really matter? And will we sit and let others to continue muddling with the affairs of Pakistan.
Language of Power: How it is getting more exclusive
Rizwana Khan Oct 1, 2005 interacts: 119Cafes, restaurants, boutiques, designers, the media, in essence the whole socio-economic machinery identifies with the English-speaking world.
Homecoming of Zardari
Nauman Nisar May 1, 2005 interacts: 27“The sacrifices of Zardari have raised him to the ranks of a senior politician”, Benazir comments on his release from prison after eight plus years.
Stage Set for BB’s Prime-Ministership?
abdul naeem Nov 24, 2004 interacts: 18The political contours of Pakistan are about to undergo a paradigm change; whether the change is going to be conducive or otherwise, only the future will determine
Benazir Bhutto: Third Time Lucky?
Karamatullah K Ghori Oct 28, 2004 interacts: 19Tea leaves readers and crystal ball gazing political pundits believe that BB’s persistence to seek yet another crack at office may be about to pay off.
