Pete
04-06-2013, 07:48
Pakistan election: Taliban threats hamper secular campaign
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22022951
"The cancellation of a key political rally that was to kick-start the election campaign of one of the largest political parties in Pakistan is seen by many as indicative of hard times for the country's secular political forces in the coming days.
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) abandoned plans for Wednesday night's rally in its native stronghold of Larkana town following what party leaders called "security threats" from militants......................"
There are secular political parties in Muslim countries. But as is shown in this story - they are targets of the "militant" elements. And the government does not crack down very much on the militants.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22022951
"The cancellation of a key political rally that was to kick-start the election campaign of one of the largest political parties in Pakistan is seen by many as indicative of hard times for the country's secular political forces in the coming days.
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) abandoned plans for Wednesday night's rally in its native stronghold of Larkana town following what party leaders called "security threats" from militants......................"
There are secular political parties in Muslim countries. But as is shown in this story - they are targets of the "militant" elements. And the government does not crack down very much on the militants.