Pakistani newspapers roundup on reaction to Benazir Bhutto assassination

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OSC: Urdu Press Roundup on Reaction to Benazir Bhutto Assassination

The USG Open Source Center excerpts and paraphrases editorials in the major Urdu-language Pakistani newspapers concerning the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.

Pakistan: Urdu Press Roundup on Reaction to Benazir Bhutto Assassination
Pakistan -- OSC Summary
Saturday, December 29, 2007

The following is a roundup of excerpts from editorials and articles on the reaction on Benazir Bhutto's killing, published in the 29 December 2007 editions of eight Urdu dailies:

Islam Editorial Questions Flawed Security for Benazir

Criticizing the government for not making foolproof security arrangements for Benazir Bhutto, the editorial remarks: "The situation has taken a worse turn in the wake of Benazir's death, as it has triggered demonstrations and protests across the country. It is hard to foresee how long this agitation will continue. However, what had to happen has happened. It is the responsibility of the government to take immediate steps to punish those involved in this incident. Police had timely foiled a suicide attack bid at the public meeting of Benazir in Peshawar just before the Rawalpindi rally. Rahman Malik (Pakistan People's Party, PPP, leader) had been making repeated complaints of flawed security for Benazir. Why was attention not paid to these complaints? If security arrangements for Bhutto had been beefed up on time, the tragic incident would have never happened."

Express Editorial Discusses Post-Benazir Pakistan <...>

Khabrain Editorial Sees No Harm in Postponing Elections <...>

Khabrain Article by S.M. Mumtaz Says Holding of Elections No Solution <...>

Jang Editorial Asks Stakeholders To Rise Above Vested Interests <...>

Jang Article by Arshad Ahmed Haqqani Urges PPP Workers To Show Restraint <...>

Ausaf Article by Moazzam Raza Tabbasum Appreciates Nawaz Sharif's Reaction <...>

Pakistan Editorial Discusses Claims of Al-Qa'ida Involvement in Bhutto's Assassination

Jinnah Editorial Compares Bhutto With Nawaz Sharif <...>

Nawa-e Waqt Editorial Sees No Effective Step by Government To Tackle Situation <...>

Nawa-e Waqt Article by Zahid Hassan Chughtai Sees Bhutto, Sharif Winning Hearts <...>

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