I wish I knew what was best for Pakistan. I think from America’s view, the “stopping all bombing” would be a good start. The drone attacks within Pakistan territory are doing the same harm to Pakistanis as they are doing to Afghans.

I also think that a civilian government - as opposed to Musharraf’s rule - is a good start, though I’d like to see someone real, rather than a retread like Zardari. It’s unfortunate that Bhutto felt her party was an inheritance instead of a political party that belonged to the people - and thus, whomever they choose.

But underlying it all I see class warfare. The ruling military elite in Pakistan are remnants of the British rule - when landowning families were the only ones given commissioned positions in the British army. This has lasted until today, which is the main reason the military has so much power.

A true (and much-needed) land reform movement might be what is needed to put Pakistan’s general public in power - rather than an elite.