The PPP’s Punjab crisis
Pakistan People’s Party Crisis in Punjab The PPP is still facing an uphill task in recovering its lost political and electoral space and support in Punjab. Once a mighty political…
Tag: Benazir Bhutto
Benazir’s struggle
Benazir Bhutto sacrificed her life for a cause. She wanted to see Pakistan as a modern, progressive and pluralistic democratic country. She knew that her clear and bold stance against…
Pakistan Perspectives : Political Situation
Political Situation Finally, Pakistan experienced for the first time that a democratic government has handed over the power to the other democratically elected civilian government. The interim government has handed…
A country on the edge
By Khalid Bhatti 28/01/2008 Pakistan, even before the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, was gripped by a severe political and social crisis. There are country-wide protests against the price hikes…
Mass opposition to military and Musharraf regime after Benazir killing
By Khalid Bhatti 02/01/2008 Pakistan People’s Party leadership ’bequeathed’ and no change in policy indicated The Pakistan People’s Party central executive committee and federal council meeting in the house of…
Socialist Movement condemns the killing of Benazir Bhutto
By Khalid Bhatti 29/12/2007 Pakistan People’s Party leader killed in suicide attack; political crisis and chaos deepen further Benazir Bhutto, leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was killed in…
Musharraf announces general election in January
By Khalid Bhatti 14/11/2007 Political turmoil and chaos continue General Pervez Musharraf has announced that general elections will be held before 9 January 2008 as the pressure from inside and…
Bhutto’s return, Religious Extremism and Democracy
Huge welcome rally disrupted by suicide bombings Finally Benazir Bhutto came back from 8 years self imposed exile on 18th October. She was greeted by the massive PPP crowd at…
Crisis continues in run-up to presidential elections
By Khalid Bhatti 30/09/2007 The political tension between the government coalition and opposition parties is on the rise, following the announcement of presidential elections, to be held on October 6, 2007.…