Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/319436/1/.html

It looks like it’s going to be a sad day for the people of Pakistan. Everywhere they go, they see violence. Everywhere they turn, they see death. Even when they see some sort of democracy coming back to their country, their hopes seemed shattered. For me, I am not sure whether it is done by Islamic Terrorists or whether it is done by the military government. Or it could even by done by someone else who feels that Bhutto will be a threat to their power. Although it was a gun and bomb assassination, then assassin himself was killed, so it is sort of like a suicide bomber, hallmarks of those Islamic terrorists. However, let’s not be so fast in saying who did it. I am sure there are a lot of other groups who wanted her out of the way. But whoever it is, things really don’t look good for the country.

I hope Pakistan will not go up in flames because of this. Note that Pakistan has a nuclear arsenal and if these weapons of mass destruction falls into the wrong hands, the world will be in serious trouble. I hope to see the Military rulers of Pakistan take some responsiblity and control the situation, but still allow the elections to go ahead. I and I am sure a lot of people would like to see a transition from a military government to a civilian government, elected by the people. And this was actually promised by the Military rulers. And only real leaders keep their promises. If the Military leaders would like to show the world and Pakistanis that they are respectable leaders, they should allow the election to continue.

I would also hope that there will be no more violence in Pakistan. There were riots and fights between police and protestors already, but I guess this is a kneejerk reaction to the assassination. I am sure a lot of people are angry and disappointed with what has happened. But if everybody remains claim and let the elections continue, I think it could work out alright for the country. Let’s all key our fingers cross. For the sake of the people of Pakistan and the world.