Pakistan: Illusions and delusions of democracy

Pakistan: Illusions and delusions of democracy

Dr Rubina Saigol

Friday, September 19, 2008

However, it has taken time for the grand design to materialize because the PML (N) was the wild card – the party that was not supposed to be included in this patchwork. It was to be sidelined, kept out of power and instead Musharraf was to remain and oversee the new dispensation. The unexpected victory of the PML (N), mainly in the populous Punjab was the piece of the puzzle that did not fit and forced a change in the grand plan in that Musharraf was forced to quit. With him out of the way the PML (N) can now be ditched for re-alignments to take place in accordance with the pre-election plan.

http://newageislam.com/pakistan---illusions-and-delusions-of-democracy-/islam-and-politics/d/751

Muslim woman in Tamil Nadu wins fight for daughter’s education

Muslim woman in Tamil Nadu wins fight for daughter’s education

Express News Service

Rubinisha, 16-year-old daughter of Nawabjan and Fathima Jegara, had cleared Plus-II with high marks and wanted to join electronics and communication engineering. However, the conservative Nawabjan refused permission to send her away from home even for studies. Finally, after intense persuasion from his wife, Nawabjan ceded to admit her to an arts and science college—run by his friend—for pursuing BSc Maths. But the situation changed when Rubinisha secured a seat under Government quota at an engineering college in Pudukkottai district.

http://www.newageislam.com/muslim-woman-in-tamil-nadu-wins-fight-for-daughter%E2%80%99s-education/islamic-society/d/599