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Unrest in Pakistan
Important U.S. ally in the war on terror sees widespread protests and political instability
Pakistan, an important ally for the U.S. in anti-terrorism efforts, saw widespread political unrest in 2007. The country was plunged into violent protests at the news of the assassination of political opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, whose death is still under investigation. The status of democratic elections in 2008 is still unclear.
This is an ongoing collection of stories about the south Asian nation from Scholastic News Online.
Articles
Bhutto's Son Selected As Successor
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | January 10,2008
Just days after the political opposition group's beloved leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) appointed a new figure to carry on Bhutto's legacy: her son, 19-year-old Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | January 10,2008
Just days after the political opposition group's beloved leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) appointed a new figure to carry on Bhutto's legacy: her son, 19-year-old Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Assassination Clouds Pakistan’s Democratic Future
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | December 30,2007
After eight years in exile, Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan in October. She carried a message of hope for the future of democracy in her native country. That hope was shattered December 27 when the former Pakistani prime minister was assassinated.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | December 30,2007
After eight years in exile, Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan in October. She carried a message of hope for the future of democracy in her native country. That hope was shattered December 27 when the former Pakistani prime minister was assassinated.
Promise to End State of Emergency
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | November 30,2007
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf vowed Thursday to end his country's state of emergency on December 16. Musharraf declared a state of emergency on November 3.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | November 30,2007
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf vowed Thursday to end his country's state of emergency on December 16. Musharraf declared a state of emergency on November 3.
Protests in Pakistan
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | November 7,2007
Political unrest in Pakistan intensified on Wednesday as demonstrators and police clashed on the streets of the capital city of Islamabad.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | November 7,2007
Political unrest in Pakistan intensified on Wednesday as demonstrators and police clashed on the streets of the capital city of Islamabad.
Tragedy in Pakistan
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | October 19,2007
It was supposed to be a happy homecoming for former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Instead, two explosions erupted near Bhutto's motorcade Thursday night, killing 134 people and injuring at least 450 others.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | October 19,2007
It was supposed to be a happy homecoming for former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Instead, two explosions erupted near Bhutto's motorcade Thursday night, killing 134 people and injuring at least 450 others.
