The death of Benazir has been a very sad and tragic loss not only for Pakistanis but for many leaders and people around the World. We saw innumerable condolences and statements from every corner of the World over this sad incident but what is required now is the pressure on the UN by all the influential forums to request for an independent inquest of Benazir Bhutto.
Given the present situation in Pakistan a) where there are serious concerns that the present judiciary is not independent and was handpicked by the Executive, b) conflicting reports coming in regarding how Benazir Bhutto was assassinated especially ISPR’s statements, statements from the doctors who were present at Pindi hospital where Benazir Bhutto died, c) all the evidence at the scene of murder was hosed down on the very night Benazir passed away, d) photographs from amateurs and e) latest video footage from Channel 4 showing Benazir Bhutto was definitely hit by bullets fired at her. It has become vitally necessary to have an independent inquest of Benazir.
Musharraf’s inquiries wouldn’t mean anything even if they are conducted by foreign experts at his behest. What we need is an independent inquiry independently ordered by an independent body as seen in Lebanese PM’s murder.
World leaders must now show solidarity against this heinous act by demanding the UN for an inquest of Benazir Bhutto. This is the least they can do to address this serious issue, giving mere consoling statements would not do any justice to Benazir Bhutto and people of
Asim H. Akhund
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