Saturday, September 06, 2008

Asif Ali Zardari Wins In Pakistan

A new era begins. 

Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, has won a sweeping victory in Pakistan’s presidential election.

The election was called after Pervez Musharraf resigned rather than risk being impeached.

Mr Zardari faces severe economic problems and a rampant Islamist insurgency that are threatening Pakistan’s stability.

 

(0) Comments
Posted by Owen at 1036 hrs
Foreign Affairs

Commenting is not available in this channel entry.