whose hand is behind the assassination of benazir Bhutto? Islamic terrorists or Musharraf regime?

Answer 1

The Hand of God.

Answer 2

We'll probably never know, but it seems that Musharraf stands to gain more than anyone else from this. To be fair, he himself has been the subject of several assassination attempts, but this will throw the opposition into disarray and possibly allow him to solidify his hold on power. Many experts expected Bhutto's PPP party to win a majority in the upcoming election. That's not evidence that Musharraf had anything to do with this, but he certainly can gain more than anyone else from Bhutto's death. At the same time, militants detested Bhutto, so, we may never know for sure who's responsible.

Answer 3

I admit Musharraf would take some advantage from Bhutto's death. But, I think Musharraf is an unlikely suspect, since he and his ally Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao have received several assassination attempts in the past. So, I believe the mastermind must be the Islamic militants, known for detesting everybody who opposed the very strict implementation of Sharia (Islamic Law).

Answer 4

Probably the regime. Bhutto was the biggest threat to Musharraf. He knew he could whack her without any problem because the US "needs" him to combat terrorism. And of course he could conveniently blame it on the terrorists.

I have a feeling the terrorists don't mind if Musharraf goes next, being in cahoots with the USA and all. The terrorists want a competely fundamentalist state with no ties to the Western world.

Answer 5

As much as Musharraf is trying to say he is an ally on the war on terror, I believe he is very much in league with terrorists.

I believe that he may be in complete alliance with terrorists at worst, but more likely he is using them. He knows exactly where they are at all times and does know their plans. He knew they would attack Benazir Bhutto, and he let it go down. I believe very much that he could have stopped the terrorists, but saw an opportunity.

This attack provides an excuse for him to go to emergency rule again, allows a chance for him to appear sympathetic as he responds with "grief" to Bhutto's death, removes the only real threat to his rule (Nawaz Sharif has some support, but no chance against Musharraf), and allows him a chance to look like he is in line with pro-democracy efforts as he goes after terrorists (but never really catches any--just like he never does).

Answer 6

Well, a little from Column A and a little from Column B. The unfortunate fact is that many places that should be dedicated to learning and worship (Churches, Ribats, Mosques, and Temples) are often gathering points for political extremists. When those extremists take things "one step too far" then they begin indoctrinating their followers in a shroud of hate, and often times they use their "fringe social practice" (e.g., the guarantee of eternal reward for Jihad, the Eye for an Eye of the Zealots) to school their followers in methods to undermine societies they feel to be opposition.

But in addition to that, the cost of such practices does not come free. Often there is government support for these actions, even if it is simply in the form of "soft support" like waiving taxes instead of an obvious quid pro quo relationship.

So was an extremist responsible? Of course. Who else would prefer to wage their policies with bullets and bombs? And was the Musharraf regime responsible? Again, of course. If for no other reason than their tacit consent of those who act in such fashion.

Answer 7

Musharraf no doubt about it.
he is a dictator and terrorist staying in power through oppression,prosecution and organized assissanations
and he is very much supported by the Bush administration.
Supporting dictators is not in the best of the US and will hurt it in the long run.
Jhon Edwards promises a balanced foreign policy that gurantees both democray in islamic countries and true democratic allies for the US

Answer 8

The assassins'! No one can make you do something and personal responsibility should be taken. I guess the assassins did take responsibility - they killed themselves.
Violence begets violence. When are people going to learn that and realize there are no exceptions. Maybe the only people who don't realize it are warped cognitively and they call it religion or something else they think is high-minded! I have seen people with schizophrenia and alcoholics like that. It is called feelings of grandiosity.

Answer 9

Her own party. To make Musharraf look bad and gain more support.

Answer 10

Islamic terrorists and Musharref one and the same.

Answer 11

Both