Down by Law in Pakistan
On June 19, in what it called a “short order,” Pakistan’s Supreme Court removed Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani as the country’s prime minister, a post that he had held for more than four years – longer than any of his 16 predecessors. For those who favor democracy in Pakistan, the court’s decision is cause for celebration.
ISLAMABAD – On June 19, in what it called a “short order,” Pakistan’s Supreme Court removed Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani as the country’s prime minister, a post that he had held for more than four years – longer than any of his 16 predecessors. For those who favor democracy in Pakistan, the court’s decision is cause, not for concern, but for celebration.
ISLAMABAD – On June 19, in what it called a “short order,” Pakistan’s Supreme Court removed Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani as the country’s prime minister, a post that he had held for more than four years – longer than any of his 16 predecessors. For those who favor democracy in Pakistan, the court’s decision is cause, not for concern, but for celebration.