There are numerous threads on Pakistan, especially since President Musharraf declared a State of Emergency and Ms Bhutto was murdered. I thought it time to start a new thread whether the national parliamentary elections mark a new start for Pakistan.

There have been many editorials and analytical pieces on Pakistan, some of which have appeared on SWJ Blog.

No-one doubts the crucial role of Pakistan and yesterday a retired Pakistan Air Force officer stated 'Pakistan is the eye of the storm in international terrorism'.

I am no expert on Pakistan, but I do watch it closely. For the UK Pakistan is very much the "eye".

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