Pakistan's dismal cycle; it will take more than another election to break it

Article Abstract:

Pakistan President Farooq Leghari's dismissal of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto will not be enough to restore democracy and well-managed government to the country. Recommended reforms include holding politicians accountable for their actions and revoking the privileges of the rural elite.

Editorial, Political reform

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All change in Pakistan

Article Abstract:

Pakistan Pres Farooq Leghari, backed by the military, dismissed the government of Benazir Bhutto on Nov 5, 1996, and called for new elections to be held on Jan 3, 1997. He accused Bhutto of corruption and undermining the independence of the country's judiciary.

Political activity, Leghari, Farooq, Khalid, Meraj

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Sharif shafted: Pakistan

Article Abstract:

Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif was fired by Pres Ghulam Ishaq Khan after he threatened to join forces with Benazir Bhutto to strip the president of some of his constitutional powers. Interim prime minister Balakh Sher Mazari is not as ambitious.

Sharif, Nawaz

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