Pakistan Election Results: “Eternal Vigilance Is The Price Of Liberty”

Pakistan’s private Geo TV network said the political party of slain former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and another party led by former premier Nawaz Sharif had so far won 153 seats, more than half of the 272-seat National Assembly. While Pakistan’s ruling party conceded defeat to the opposition Tuesday in parliamentary elections…that could threaten the rule of President Pervez Musharraf, a key American ally in the war on terror, reports the Associated Press.

It is a great victory for those around the world who are sincerely interested in democracy and the rule of law. But, as the old saying goes: “Eternal Vigilance Is The Price Of Liberty.” Do you know who said this? A wonderful American… Please click here…

Senator Joseph Biden, a Democrat who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and one of several U.S. lawmakers who observed the election, said the results mean the United States can shift its Pakistan policy.

” ‘This is an opportunity for us to move from a policy that has been focused on a personality to one based on an entire people,’ Biden said, adding that Washington should encourage more deeply rooted democracy in Pakistan.’

Hear…Hear…The world appreciates Mr Biden’s response. The US administration has woken up in time to prevent a major crisis and done a great job…

Here is the comprehensive Reuters story of the recent events in Pakistan…Please click here…