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Asif Ali Zardari Elected President of Pakistan

On September 9 Asif Ali Zardari, widower of Benazir Bhutto is elected President of Pakistan after nine years of Musharraf era.

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Politics of PPP and Asif Zardari

Ali Chishti Nov 17, 2008   interacts: 63

Asif Zardari led government today is an extension of Mushraff’s government; authenticating Mushraff’s policies regarding war on terror and shifting the pendulum of power from Punjab to Sindh

Against Zardari's Pakistan

Saroosh Shabbir Nov 11, 2008   interacts: 36

When a people become this apathetic, they forfeit the right to a decent life. They have made their peace with the circumstances and deserve no struggle in their name.

Dueling Partners: Pakistan and America

Wajahat Ali Oct 2, 2008   interacts: 16

In this exclusive interview, Tariq Ali, a seasoned journalist and Pakistani insider, focuses on all major players, including the Bush Administration, Zardari, Bhutto, Musharraf, military

Coming to America

Wajahat Ali Sep 28, 2008   interacts: 132

It\'s both surreal and frightening that these two (Palin and Zardari) upstart political figures could very well be significant actors in deciding the fate of global relations.

The Prejudices Pakistan’s New President Faces

Beena Sarwar Sep 13, 2008   interacts: 62

Asif Ali Zardari\'s presidential nomination was widely condemned - but the fact is that he is now the democratically elected President of Pakistan.

A Dismal Performance!

saeed qureshi Sep 11, 2008   interacts: 3

His (Asif Ali Zardari) only answer to the economic meltdown was to raise the purchase price of wheat.

Why Zardari Should Be President!

Ather Naqvi Sep 2, 2008   interacts: 83

The matter that is debatable is not whether Asif Zardari should or should not run for the presidency but what steps he should take if he becomes the president.

Here We Go Again

Ahmer Muzammil Aug 11, 2008   interacts: 4

But it’s really a wet firecracker without Army’s intervention, because sehba auntie or shareefudding peerzada can’t jump the gates of PTV and take over.

And then there was The Impeachment Issue…

Shiraz Mahmood Aug 7, 2008   interacts: 432

A smug looking Mian saa’ab and the ever dramatic Dark Prince, announced at a joint press conference, their plans to pursue the Impeachment of President Pervaiz Musharraf.

Democracy is the Best Revenge?

Ehtisham Iqbal Jul 7, 2008   interacts: 11

2007 – 2008 will certainly be remembered as one of the most historically significant and turbulent for Pakistan with unprecedented public protests and mass revenges.

Opportunity Missed

Ahmer Muzammil Jun 17, 2008   interacts: 28

If the nation of Pakistan can buy democracy, rule of law (going forward), civilian supremacy, justice etc. for 1.5 billion dollars from Mr. Zardari, I say where do we sign up?

The Chips are Down

saeed qureshi Jun 14, 2008   interacts: 9

Mr. Zardari once again asked the president either to resign voluntarily or be prepared for his unceremonious and rather dishonorable ouster by the parliament via an impeachment.

Zardari and the Politics of Defiance

Ather Naqvi May 23, 2008   interacts: 118

“We do not want bread, we do not want electricity, but we want him (Musharraf) out� ... Can Zardari risk being complacent with the president?

Fatima Bhutto Fighting for Justice

William Dalrymple May 21, 2008   interacts: 364

The man Fatima Bhutto holds responsible for her father’s death is not only out of prison after 11 years without conviction, but is suddenly the most powerful man in the country.

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