| The War within Islam | |
| 05 Aug 2011, NewAgeIslam.Com | |
| Saleem Shahzad’s Murder: Uniformed Killers Must Answer for Crimes | |
By Rahimullah Yusufzai
The recent slaughter of defenceless civilians in Pakistan has prompted politicians to seek accountability from the military and security forces.
SILENCED: The killing of investigative journalist Saleem Shahzad is the latest in a string of civilian murders
Investigative journalist Saleem Shahzad's recent murder is the latest in a string of incidents in Pakistan in which defenceless civilians have been killed. In at least two instances in Karachi and Quetta, the security forces were directly involved in the killings and had to face unprecedented criticism. Some of these incidents have provided politicians with an opportunity to demand military accountability.
The most vocal politician on this issue was Nawaz Sharif, the former prime minister and head of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). He asked the military to change its 'mindset', accused the army of running a 'parallel government' and demanded an end to its dominance of Pakistan's foreign policy and greater civilian control to strengthen national security.
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