By now most of us must be aware that the NRO-National Reconciliation Ordinance, the notorious law, created by Musharraf that granted amnesty to politicians, political workers and bureaucrats who were accused of corruption, embezzlement, money laundering, murder, and terrorism between January 1, 1986, and October 12, 1999 has been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
This means that all those ministers who were able to continue with their shady practices as a part of the government can no longer do so, with the NRO being declared void. One of them, being the President Of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari. Of course, although currently his name isn’t on the list, it is fairly certain that his innings is on a sticky wicket.
Fatima Bhutto has campaigned extensively and fearlessly voiced her dissent against this ridiculous law for a very long time now. We are happy that her efforts have not gone in vain. Hopefully, this will usher in a new start to Pakistani politics and Pakistan in general.
We hope, this landmark ruling makes those accountable, who for a long time now have been enjoying the amnesty that this law brought.
Congratulations Fatima Bhutto for what is a very moral victory for you…
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