On Minorities Day, President Zardari recognised the trust set up by Paul Bhatti to continue the work of his brother, a Catholic minister murdered by Muslim extremists. The government says it will defend minorities; yet, anti-Christian violence continues across the country.
The two nations continue to be at loggerheads. Islamabad categorically denies that rockets were intentionally fired from its territory into Afghanistan. Kabul insists they were. Sources tell AsiaNews that the controversy between the two countries appears designed to attract US interest at a time when Washington announced plans to withdraw 33,000 troops.
An expert study concludes the country is the most dangerous place for women after the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan and India. AsiaNews experts disagree, saying changes are taking place.
President Karzai gives unforgiving assessment of Osama Bin Laden, a view shared by his compatriots, especially in Kabul. For many Afghans, he was a bad Muslim. Still for others, he remains a hero who stood up to Western powers. Most people are however concerned more about joblessness and poverty.
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