Dead and Buried. Never.

[The full story behind the assassination is summarised in the diagram below]


The results of my poll (at the top of this page) showed a split response Musharraf sahib's decision to impose emergency rule, with a slight majority actually disagreeing with Musharraf sahib's decision. As I have stated before the educated masses in Pakistan were wholly unaffected by that decision. I spoke to someone, a bright, educated and articulated Pakistani who summed up the situation better than I ever could. "There's more fuss over here [UK,West etc.], than over there [Pakistan]." I fully agree with this, and I look forward to asking that person what they think of the current situation. At this present moment though, my thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the other Pakistanis losing their lives thanks to the mindless looting and rioting taking place around the country, which i think is the immediate threat to Pakistan in the short term. Scenes in Karachi can be seen below.

The fact is though, that I think this is conclusive proof Musharraf sahib was correct to declare the initial state of emergency. He was correct to block her and Sharif's return, and to force them from carrying out their political rallies. Their response was to ignore him and further undermine Musharraf sahib's authority by questioning why he was not able to offer them better protection. All I an say to that is that not even the British and American security services were able to offer protection to their people, how could they expect a country they had financially stripped to be able to do any better? As if that wasn't enough Bhutto decided to launch a public attack on the government and declaring them responsible for colluding with the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast that killed 140 on her return. Is that really the kind of leader a country needs? The sort that pollutes their own back garden?

She's dead now, and I don't wish to speak ill of the dead, but perhaps that was the only way that Pakistan 's prosperous development can continue? Despite the development that Musharraf sahib has spearheaded, some people continue to say that Musharraf sahib is also corrupt - I ask them for proof. Does he own palatial homes in all the major cities of the world? Does he personally own homes in every major city of Pakistan? I doubt he has Swiss bank accounts?

The mass media will have you believe that this is the end for Pakistan. I quote Sharif - "this is a dark, ddddaark, day for Pakistan" after the death of his "sister". In fact, Sharif has even vowed to take revenge for her. Great. Sharif the Soldier of Fortune. Mind you, those skills could come in handy - it could have been him that was killed yesterday. The coverage about Bhutto has forced the bungled attempt to kill Sharif of the front pages - 12 innocent Pakistanis lost their lives in this senseless act, and my condolences and thoughts are with their families. I wouldn't be surprised if decides to lie low for the next month or so, ultimately being the hollow coward that he is.

Within minutes of the news breaking the major news channels were declaring that it is inevitable that Pakistan will slip into a state of civil war, especially as the killer was not prosecuted or arrested. Perhaps it's just me then, but I'd think that would be impossible for the Pakistan police service, or any other security service in the world to do - seeing as he was supposed to have blown himself up. That's what I was led to believe initially, but now; it's the sunroof catch that did it, seen below. Perhaps they should prosecute the sunroof.

On an interesting side note, media coverage suggested she was in a Toyota - which was still driving, after the event. Literally, a bombproof Toyota. Mind you they all are, I didn't need an assassination to tell me that. I could direct you to a 1994 Toyota Carina, with over 200,00 miles on the clock, probably driving smoother than a lot of three year old European car with a tenth of the mileage. Until it took a Zafira up its rear.

Long term? Has this hampered Pakistan's democracy? Musharraf sahib may well take this opportunity to strengthen his grip over the country, particularly as Pakistan enters a second day of national mourning. The West however, will continue to press for elections on 8th January - I'm not sure how wise that would be though. Perhaps Musharraf sahib out of respect will postpone them? As expected Sharif has boycotted them. Something to do with him not being allowed to stand I suppose.

But will her death have a long term impact on the future of Pakistan? - that is the most important question. No. During her time in power, she contributed nothing to the development of Pakistan, apart from an asset stripping exercise, and during her time in exile, simple, hollow, useless rhetoric. That's it.

We absolutely have to "educate our illiterate masses, and provide them with some sort of economic independence". Then, and only then, will there be any stability in a functioning democracy. The West seems intent on thrusting democracy upon these very illiterate masses, who are told to vote for whoever they are told to, by their "landlord" - in the truest sense of the word.

I've said it before, Democracy is desired by all, desirable for none.

I'm still quite surprised to read comments left by educated people across the Internet suggesting under Bhutto's rule, there was no corruption. Musharraf sahib may have dropped all allegations against her, but even the Swiss authorities have not. Are you telling me, she amassed a $1.5 Billion dollar fortune via legitimate methods? She was no Heseltine - and his publishing house only turned over £15 million. As sure as she was a mother , she was corrupt. (Son Bilawal can be seen below, being consoled by Mr Ten Percent. Interestingly, The Times mistakenly called him Mr. Zardawi, the screenshot is below.) Only after Musharraf sahib took control of the country, has Pakistan been able to stand on it's own feet.

Bhutto is dead and buried. But Pakistan's underlying institutions will ensure Pakistan is not. This can be Pakistan's rebirth.