I was surprised to learn yesterday that former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who had been assassinated earlier in the day, had visited Harding University in 1991 as a speaker in the American Studies Institute. This was her first trip to Arkansas. Jimmy Carr served as Bhutto's host while she was here, and he was interviewed yesterday by a local news station about Bhutto's trip. Dr. Carr said Bhutto was very interested in the South and showed a genuine interest in Harding. She also feared for her life, even in a small town like Searcy.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Benazir Bhutto assassination
I was surprised to learn yesterday that former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who had been assassinated earlier in the day, had visited Harding University in 1991 as a speaker in the American Studies Institute. This was her first trip to Arkansas. Jimmy Carr served as Bhutto's host while she was here, and he was interviewed yesterday by a local news station about Bhutto's trip. Dr. Carr said Bhutto was very interested in the South and showed a genuine interest in Harding. She also feared for her life, even in a small town like Searcy.
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ReplyDeleteI'm very sad to hear that. I was there in 1991 when she spoke, and went to hear her speak. I thought, "how many chances will I get to hear a former national leader speak?" I don't recall the content, but she was a very interesting speaker. It broadened my mind on international politics, and made me think about how someone as different as she (woman, Pakistani, muslim, politician) could create a speech that would connect with kids in Arkansas.
ReplyDeletePakistan has been in the throes of chaos before, but this will make it even harder to stabilize. Very sad.