Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Musharraf's resignation after nine years in office is victory for democracy
The resignation of President Pervez Musharraf after nine years in office is a major victory for Pakistan's long-battered and still fragile democratic forces.
But particularly given the meltdown the country has endured in recent weeks, there are still many obstacles to effective civilian governance. Although the United States will expect things to change in a hurry, they are unlikely to do so right away.
Three of Pakistan's past four military rulers have been driven from power by popular movements, but the politicians who followed the military all failed to take advantage of the people's desire for democracy and economic development and were eventually forced out by the military on charges of corruption and incompetence.
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To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
But particularly given the meltdown the country has endured in recent weeks, there are still many obstacles to effective civilian governance. Although the United States will expect things to change in a hurry, they are unlikely to do so right away.
Three of Pakistan's past four military rulers have been driven from power by popular movements, but the politicians who followed the military all failed to take advantage of the people's desire for democracy and economic development and were eventually forced out by the military on charges of corruption and incompetence.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: Asif Ali Zardari, charges, corruption, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, military, pakistan, Pakistan's politics, PPP, President Pervez Musharraf, resignation, United states, Victory
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