I agree at least on this issue

Submitted by Mansoor (Pakistan), May 20, 2008 at 03:25

You mentioned Gen Zia...who is not seen very positively in Pakistan now...His slogan for Islam was much influenced by his own thirst to rule undisputedly. His contribution to the world is positive when he joined hands with Afghanistan's Mujahideen and by banking on peanut help of USA, he engineered a rebellion which ultimately ousted Communist Regime and caused subsequent demise of USSR.

However, the parasite of Afghan refugees, the influx of terrorists and illegal arms, drugs and mafias blasted the country's peace and stability. His last days when he demolished "Muhammad Khan Junejo's" government were without any sympathy from the nation. His death was a sad end...but his demise was seen by many as drain opener for multiple problems accumulated during his black 11 years of dictatorship..

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