... other. 4) In Pakistan, the radical wing of Islam is not the only alternative to the mainstream "there are other powerful groups with a voice, though this is often glossed over by the western media. For example, Political Islam in Pakistan is currently being challenged by a reinvigorated ... and the faith in his leadership, and thus it is imperative that there is progress on the political front with India. Muslims in Pakistan are also very concerned about communal relations in India, particularly the recent Gujarat riots. 4) Finally, domestically Musharraf needs to work on stabilizing th...

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... all 2011). 'Acid attacks became illegal in Pakistan in 2010 when parliament passed the Acid Control and Acid Crime Prevention Bill, which can carry punishments of lifetime imprisonment. But the law is rarely enforced in rural areas, and acid attacks continue, even on the heels of the Oscar ... Two sister ( Gul Begum and Dur Jamal) in 'Dulbandin area (NWFP) were burned by throwing acid on their faces when they were standing in front of their home by a group named 'Baloch Gherat Mand group' who warned women not to go out ... The bill helped stopped abuse of power by State ...

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