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Civilian rule returns to Pakistan as Zardari becomes president

September 9th, 2008 Sana · No Comments

Source: Guardian
Benazir Bhutto’s widower takes power with terrorism, power shortages and economic strife gripping the country
The husband of Pakistan’s assassinated former leader Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as the country’s new president today.
Asif Ali Zardari took office following a brief ceremony at the presidential palace recently vacated by Pervez Musharraf, who resigned under growing pressure […]

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The US and Pakistan

January 8th, 2008 Sana · No Comments

Source: Stabroek News
The United States government has admitted to brokering Benazir Bhutto’s ill-fated return to Pakistan.
US officials have confirmed that they cut a deal with Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf to allow Ms Bhutto to return to contest the 8th January elections (since postponed to 18th February).

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