Benazir Bhutto
Coverage of Benazir Bhutto in the Nexus archive.
- Outsourcing security
Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticized Pakistan's use of private militias for local security, sparking debate. The article examines historical state-backed militia policies in KP and Balochistan, noting their failure in most cases. Examples include 'amn committees' and 'lashkars' formed to counter groups like the TTP, with mixed outcomes and growing local distrust.
- PPP chairman calls upcoming AJK elections 'most significant' in history
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari described the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections as the 'most significant' in the region's history, stating the outcome will determine its future. He emphasized securing self-governance, employment rights, and self-rule for AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, citing historical efforts by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto, and Asif Ali Zardari to establish constitutional rights for the region.
- GB Assembly’s demand
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has unanimously demanded provisional provincial status for the region, citing cross-party and ethnic support. The resolution emphasizes constitutional rights and inclusion in the NFC Award while reaffirming Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir dispute. Past leaders like Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and recent political figures have incrementally advanced GB’s integration, but the demand for full democratic rights remains unresolved.
- 'How can they delete their past?': Khawaja Asif tells opposition to correct its ways
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif urged the opposition to address their past actions and sign a Charter of Democracy with the government. He criticized the opposition's recent criticism of the government and referenced historical political conflicts between PPP and PML-N to advocate for reconciliation.