Monday, August 13, 2007

Pakistan's 60th Independence Day

Both India and Pakistan have had a fairly tumultuous ride over the past six decades, since the two countries were partitioned. As India celebrated its 60th year of independence, so did its neighbour across the border. However, ironically, on the eve of independence day, the threat of emergency loomed large over Pakistan. I spoke with a few people in Pakistan and found that the mood there, as the country celebrated its 60th Independence day, was insecure rather than celebratory.

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