International: Former PM Sharif sets a date for her return to Pakistan
Summary: Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif has announced he will return to Pakistan on Sept. 10 after 10 years of exile. He was deposed by the current leader Gen. Musharraf in 1999. The former PM has already served two terms which disqualifies him from running in the upcoming elections, and he could still face prison time stemming from charges of tax evasion and corruption following the coup that ousted him from power.
Opinion: This is definitely an interesting development considering Pakistan's turbulent political situation. Another former PM Ms Bhutto has recently announced she is making a deal with Gen. Musharraf to possibly share power amid announcements that he will give up his position as head of the armed forces which is illegal and may be challenged by an emboldened supreme court. All of this comes amid the ongoing struggle with militants in the frontier provinces who have declared war on the government after the seizure of the red mosque in early august. These developments pose an important question is having a stable Pakistan ruled by a Dictator as an ally more important than a free albeit less stable Pakistan? If I had to choose i think it is time for democracy in Pakistan.
Summary: Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif has announced he will return to Pakistan on Sept. 10 after 10 years of exile. He was deposed by the current leader Gen. Musharraf in 1999. The former PM has already served two terms which disqualifies him from running in the upcoming elections, and he could still face prison time stemming from charges of tax evasion and corruption following the coup that ousted him from power.
Opinion: This is definitely an interesting development considering Pakistan's turbulent political situation. Another former PM Ms Bhutto has recently announced she is making a deal with Gen. Musharraf to possibly share power amid announcements that he will give up his position as head of the armed forces which is illegal and may be challenged by an emboldened supreme court. All of this comes amid the ongoing struggle with militants in the frontier provinces who have declared war on the government after the seizure of the red mosque in early august. These developments pose an important question is having a stable Pakistan ruled by a Dictator as an ally more important than a free albeit less stable Pakistan? If I had to choose i think it is time for democracy in Pakistan.
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Very interesting situation.
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