From “Mr. Ten Percent” to Mr. President: Zardari’s Shifting Fortunes
September 6th, 2008
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Posted in: Pakistan
Tags: Afghanistan, Bhutto, Islam, Izlamization, Jihad, Kayani, Mr. Ten Percent, Mujahideen, Musharraf, Northwestern Frontier Province, Pakistan, Pakistan's Peoples Party, South Asia, Soviet Union, Taliban-al-Qaida Nexus, Talibanistan, Waziristan, Zardari
It is hard to decide whether the news of the victory of Asif Ali Zardari for the presidency of Pakistan should be celebrated as a victory for democracy, or be viewed as a cause for concern. Better known as “Mr. Ten Percent” for allegedly receiving his cut from contractors doing business with the Pakistani government [...]