Pak Imbroglio
Pakistan is in turmoil with spasmodic convulsions if recent events are an indication. Unfortunately the people of Pakistan did not get a good government that could deliver to popular aspirations. The world had a sigh of relief when a civilian government was voted to power through a democractic verdict, but the recent turns and twists belie that assumption. The powerful army and the democratically elected parties present a divided house and the surrender of Swat region to the hands of Taliban is a clear indication of a weak government. What is intriguing is the safe handing over of Swat to Taliban on a platter while the Zardari government is unduly harsh on civilian uprisings with mass arrests. India's interests would lie in a strong democratic government in Pakistan and this should be the verdict of the world community as well. No one can predict the turn of events in a volatile Pakistan and public opinion must assert itself at this crucial hour.
A.R.K.Pillai
March 13-09
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