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POPSThe Assasination of Benazir Bhutto When in power, corruption hemmed in around her, and her visions were stalemated by the reality of bureaucratic government. She was at her best when she was disenfranchised, chiding those in control. In power she was a bureaucrat, but in opposition she was an icon. Now she has died as icons die, as opposition leaders die, in an explosive annihilation of waves of humanity. ...at the back gate of a park after a speech, on the eve of her comeback.
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POPSMore rights for Pakistani women
Women's rights in Pakistan will not be realised until particular Islamic laws and codes are scrapped. This include laws allowing the marriage of girls under sixteen, making a women's testimony equal to half of a man's, excluding female testimony in Hudood cases, and allowing family members to kill women in the name of honour without any fear of criminal penalty. Pakistan may look from outside very progressive in terms of women's rights, especially when one remembers Benazir Bhutto, something not even the United States has managed to accomplish. It is true that women are guaranteed one-third of the seats in national and local-level assemblies and are represented in the cabinet. It is also true that their participation in the labour force is remarkably large with many women holding university degrees and occupying high posts in both public and private institutions, including the army. But this only applies to urban centres, where literacy rates are high and the economy is booming.
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POPSThe Economics Of Democracy In Muslim Countries
The Status of Democracy Index (SDI) measures each country's progress toward democratic governance through multiple variables. First, it measures governance through four variables: how heads of state and members of the legislature are selected; political party development; suffrage; and the maturity of civil liberties The Status of Democracy Index rates each of these nine variables on a three-point scale: 0 (nonexistent), 1 (emerging), or 2 (fully present). Some of the variables, such as media freedom, religious liberty, and respect for human rights, are easy to quantify, whereas measuring human development is more subjective. Economic freedom can be scored on the level of governmental interference in the economy: 0 (strong), 1 (moderate), and 2 (low). It is then possible to convert the totals to a percentage for ease of digestion. Only three of these countries—Mali, Guyana, and Suriname —are considered full democracies. http://www.meforum.org/article/1921
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POPSThe Miracle of Jihad This is the opposite perspective that any American should consider very carefully, especially if they espouse military strategy. Although we see them as "Evil" and "Terrorists" of course, they don't see themselves that way. Since the Napoleon's expedition in Egypt, the Islamic world has found itself besieged by overwhelming European Empires. Although once the dominant force that defeated Europe, with the decline of the Ottoman and Persian Empires, they found themselves weak and helpless against the Europeans. During the 20th century, when much of the Islamic world was colonized, this anxiety became acute. Now, against an overwhelming enemy of superior strength, they are winning back ground. To us it is a disaster, but to them it is a miracle. It is to some in the Islamic world what the American Revolution was for us - a victory of the people. Ask yourself: If I were not blinded by my social context, would I still believe as I do?
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POPSBhutto Died From Bomb Blast Not Gunshot, Scotland Yard says. The British officers faced serious difficulties. They were not able to examine the body of Mrs Bhutto and vital evidence had been destroyed at the crime scene when it was hosed down after the attack. It is understood that the officers reached some preliminary conclusions from studying the car and conducting analysis of video footage and other material. Its detectives have not inquired into who carried out the attack nor why it was mounted. Stuff like this, is how conspiracy theories are born.
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POPSinside Bhuto`s 'prison' ; exclusive photo story "She returned to Pakistan from exile on October 18, after U.S.-brokered talks between her party and General Musharraf helped pave the way for the dropping of corruption charges against her. But her return was marked by a vicious terror attack that killed more than 200 of her supporters at a welcoming rally. The U.S. had hoped that an understanding between Musharraf and Bhutto could result in a transition to civilian rule. But Musharraf's declaration of a State of Emergency and his sacking of the judiciary made cooperation with the general untenable for Bhutto, leading to her demand that Musharraf step down."
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POPSTaliban Chief Vows 'Amazing' Attack on Washington 'Soon' Pakistan's former government and the CIA named Mehsud as the prime suspect behind the December 2007 killing of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Pakistani officials accuse him of harboring foreign fighters, including Central Asians linked to Al Qaeda, and of training suicide bombers. In his latest comments, Mehsud identified the White House as one of the targets in an interview with local Dewa Radio, a copy of which was obtained by the AP The gunmen who attacked the police academy killed seven police and two civilians, holding security forces at bay for about eight hours before being overpowered by Pakistani commandos. Some of the attackers wore police uniforms, and they took hostages and tossed grenades during the assault. Earlier Tuesday, a spokesman from a little-known militant group linked to the Pakistani Taliban also claimed responsibility for the attack and a similar ambush-style attack against the Sri Lankan cricket team earlier this month in Lahore.
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POPSBenazir Bhutto Assassinated When I saw this I couldn't believe it. I was sure the story would have been clipped, but I went to three of four different articles before it sank it. I was struck by the idea that there are those who who would benefit far more from Bhutto's Death than Al Qaeda Perhaps Al Qaeda wanted Musharraf to have an election that was free of opposition- an election in to be held in 13 days
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POPSRepublican Huckabee Clueless After Bhutto's Death More: He said the U.S. should weigh the impact Bhutto’s death would have on Pakistan’s “continued” martial law. But President Pervez Musharraf formally lifted the emergency rule in Pakistan on December 15th, nearly two weeks ago. Huckabee also told an Orlando crowd that he offered his “apologies” for what happened in Pakistan. The campaign quickly recanted the statement, saying he actually meant “sympathies.” Huckabee’s muffed and embarrassing responses to Bhutto’s death underscore his glaring foreign policy incompetence. Huckabee also seized on the Bhutto assassination to tighten up his hard-line anti-immigration stance. Yesterday, he said the U.S. should be on heightened alert from the threat posed by Pakistani immigrants: UPDATE: A “senior aide” to Huckabee admitted Friday that Huckabee has “no foreign policy credentials,” explaining why he pivoted to the immigration comment.
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POPSPakistan in Turmoil Ironic that now the US is cast in the light of supporting a heartless dictator threatened by an opponent who champions democracy. Not the first time we've been on the wrong side of things.
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POPSBenazir Bhutto: Bin Laden Murdered WOW! That could explain why George W. Bush said that he was not worried about Osama Bin Laden. I wonder how long Osama has been dead. I need feedback on this subject; if anybody knows any more information on the death of Bin Laden, please feel free to list any sources. I just found out about this video, the video was made November 2, 2007. Happy New Year everybody.
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