Pakistan vote delay won't curb instability - by M Ilyas Khan
The decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan to delay parliamentary elections by six weeks has surprised no one.This concerted move by the president and the Election Commission is indicative of the sensitivities involved in the current uncertain climate. By the commission's own admission, election records in only 11 out of the country's 114 administrative districts were destroyed in incidents of arson. Many analysts have been suggesting that elections could be held in the unaffected districts, with a short postponement in the affected ones. Instead, the commission has gone for an overall postponement, arguing that law and order situation in the rest of the country is not conducive for elections. This argument is likely to be interpreted by the opposition as an attempt by the commission to safeguard the interests of the ruling PML-Q party.The EU has offered Pakistan help in investigating the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, with Scotland Yard sending a team of police to lead the inquiry. But European and US politicians say a UN probe isn't necessary.
Comment EU-Digest:"There needs to be an independent investigation".
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