How real is the threat that radical Islamists eventually could gain control of the government of Pakistan?
Hamid Mir: Haahaaahaaah. SorryI always laugh on that question. International media have failed to understand Pakistan. Islamic radicals have opposed the creation of this country, and they would not be allowed to grab absolute power here in the future. You cant see many bearded men in the big cities of Pakistan, but for sure – a majority of Pakistanis are anti-American now. Therefore, dont mix up anti-Americanism with Islamic radicalism. I think Western researchers and journalists should come to Pakistan more often. They will realize that this is one of the most liberal Islamic countries of the World. Yes, there is lot of poverty and illiteracy in the rural and tribal areas of Pakistan; the poverty creates unemployment and the unemployment breeds radicalism. Military extremism is not a solution. The real solution is through schools and colleges. These schools and colleges will only be established when a government answerable to the people will come. A civilian government answerable to a
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