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Pakistani President Gen Pervez Musharraf through his counsel had declared before the Supreme Court that he would step down as army chief if he will be elected president for a second term by the parliament and four provincial assemblies. Related Article Tags: , , ,
President Pervez Musharraf has just won a controversial election for another five year term to lead Pakistan despite a boycott by the country's opposition parties. Opposition parties who snubbed the vote claimed it was an undemocratic and unconstitutional election. The controversy was over the fact that the U.S.-backed general, who seized power in a 1999 coup, ran for election while still holding the title of army chief. The Supreme Court in Pakistan is weighing that argument before permitting the release of official results. Hearings on the petitions by the court will resume on Oct. 17, 2007. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The problems in Pakistan came into every living room across the world last week. The assassination of Benazir Bhutto was the lead story on every news channel. The event of her assassination ended any hope of democratic rule in the country. It also ended any real opposition to the terrorist safe haven that Pakistan has become. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
The Taliban has reportedly asserted control of North Waziristan, the famously wild mountainous region of Pakistan that borders Afghanistan. As a result, tourism in the area has taken a decided dip.
As one American tourist commented, "I really like to visit places where television and music are forbidden. I'm also a big fan of summary executions. But, in the case of North Waziristan, I think I'll make an exception." Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Pakistan is again on front pages of all major tabloids and television all over world, not because of any terrorist link or Taliban's but because of his own President revelation of some secret to sell his books and make some good money as he realize that his 'political demise' is near. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
President Musharraf has supposedly been fighting Islamic terrorism since he took control of Pakistan in a coup eight years ago. Benazir Bhutto repeatedly justified her role in a future Pakistan by claiming to be a champion of democracy; Nawaz Sharif is also citing to his highly dubious democratic credentials at every opportunity on the campaign trail. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
The "green menace" has replaced the "red menace" . . . and a green veil descends from the Pillars of Hercules in the Atlantic to the Indonesian Archipelago in the Pacific - A Radical Islamic Empire: The Caliphate! Ours is a war against an implacable foe bent on unmitigated evil, unconscionable fanaticism, murder, and deceit - "We will never back down, never give in, and never accept anything less than complete victory . . . there is no peace without victory . . . Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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