Pakistani politics (catch all)

[Wana88]

Interesting article, if one overlooks the "socialist" site, on the current situation in Pakistan vis-a-vis the Pushtuns:
Apologies for not being able to link this, but here is the site/article

http://www.wsws.org/articles/2009/ma...paki-m25.shtml

Two million rendered refugees by fighting in Pakistan
By Vilani Peiris
25 May 2009

"There is virtually no independent reporting from the conflict zone, but from all reports fighting has been fierce, with Pakistani military forces using F-16 fighters, helicopter gunships, and heavy artillery to bomb, blast, and strafe suspected insurgent positions with little, if any, concern for civilian life."

Wonder why the double standard when it comes to human life: When there is an airstrike by USAF in Herat (which caused civilian casualties, many being used as human shields by "Taliban") there is an uproar and demands for US apologies etc. Yet, when the Pak --Punjabi/Mohajir--led military engages in relentless, and indiscriminate, bombing with artillery etc. in Swat, Buner etc, causing more casualties that the MSM is reporting (in their defense, their access is restricted) they are cheered on.

Al Qaeda has got its wish ...Pushtuns have been suckered and now pay the price for their misplaced "hospitality."

[Wana88]

The perspective of the Wali of Swat on the situation in Swat etc.:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090529/...e_wali_of_swat

QUOTE:

"Aurangzeb has harsh words for Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's former military ruler under whose watch Swat's situation began deteriorating. He claims Musharraf let the Taliban run roughshod in Swat because it would help win more U.S. aid.
[B]The military has no choice but to fight the Taliban now, he says, but the problem should have been taken care of years ago, before it metastasized[/B]