Staff / TruthdigNov 13, 2007
The Commonwealth, a kind of shadow U.N. for the former British empire, has threatened to suspend Pakistan's membership unless President Pervez Musharraf puts an end to his emergency rule within 10 days. Pakistan was banned from the organization between 1999 and 2004 after Musharraf came to power through a coup. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 11, 2007
As Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf faces an ongoing crisis in his volatile country, President Bush and members of his inner circle are signaling their overall support of Musharraf while criticizing some of his choices in recent days. Meanwhile, Musharraf's apparent alliance with Benazir Bhutto has sparked concern among those skeptical of her motives and leadership abilities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigNov 7, 2007
So, Musharraf, treated ever so respectfully by George Bush throughout his administration, has turned out to be just another crummy dictator. But he was our dictator, kind of a modern, even westernized one who could stand up to all those bearded Islamic terrorists. Well, not exactly. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigNov 4, 2007
If any further proof was needed that Pakistan represents a major global concern at present, President Pervez Musharraf just provided it by declaring a state of emergency and storming the Pakistani Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the U.S. is "deeply disturbed" by these developments. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 22, 2007
The recent outbreak of violence in Pakistan has drawn criticism of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto from within her homeland and has raised concerns in the U.S. about Pakistan's leadership and future. Twin explosions, apparently targeting Bhutto during her auspicious return Thursday from an eight-year self-imposed exile, killed over 130 and wounded hundreds more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 19, 2007
More than a hundred Pakistanis were killed Thursday by two bomb blasts as a crowd of 200,000 gathered to witness the return of exiled former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Bhutto herself escaped unscathed and was rushed to her home. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 5, 2007
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is busily offering olive branches, and even pledging to resign his military post in the near future, during the final hours before Saturday's presidential election. It looks like his strategy may work, as the election is expected to result in victory for Musharraf, even as his legitimacy as a candidate is being contested and reviewed by the nation's top court. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 24, 2007
Here's a bit of news that Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf no doubt finds unwelcome: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (pictured), whom Musharraf overthrew in a 1999 coup, is coming out of exile and plans to return to Pakistan to challenge Musharraf's position. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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