Pakistan News And Discussion-13

[Naresh]

[center]<b><span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>The urban-rural divide : Dr Ayesha Siddiqa</span></b>[/center]

<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->MANY Pakistanis today are extremely upset with the return of Benazir Bhutto and the National Reconciliation Ordinance which, in their view, defeats the purpose of curbing corruption in the country. Why did General Musharraf destabilise a civilian government, start corruption cases against the politicians and force them into exile, and spend government money on establishing institutions such as the National Accountability Bureau <b><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>if he had to eventually retreat?</span></b>

<b><span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>*Notwithstanding the fact that he is master of retreat*,</span></b> the NRO further deepens doubts in the minds of many regarding the credibility of the political leadership. Such sceptics were extremely perturbed to see hundreds and thousands of people come out to receive Benazir Bhutto. So, Oct 18 added to the confusion in the minds of the people.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

<b><span style='color:red'>* : World Champion in "Down Hill Racing"</span></b>

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