Pakistan President Faces Criticism Over UK Visit -- The Telegraph
The President of Pakistan will arrive in Britain today facing accusations that he is using a meeting with David Cameron as a smokescreen for an attempt to shore up his political dynasty.
Asif Ali Zardari faces criticism in Pakistan for pressing on with the six-day visit at a time when his country is struggling to cope with its worst floods for 80 years.
His decision not to fly home has led to suggestions that his real motive is not Friday’s meeting with Mr Cameron, but a rally in Birmingham the following day at which he will help launch his son’s campaign to succeed him.
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Pakistan president heads to Europe amid Cameron row -- BBC
David Cameron mounts charm offensive amid fallout with Pakistan -- Christian Science Monitor
Zardari to discuss UK PM remarks -- Al Jazeera
Pakistani president's Europe trip clouded by terror claims -- AFP
Pakistan Summons Envoy After British PM's Terror Remarks -- Voice of America
A humanitarian disaster at home, a diplomatic crisis abroad -- The Independent
Pakistan steps up diplomatic dispute with UK -- Financial Times
Pakistan Army 'encouraging Cameron protests' -- The Telegraph
My Comment: 1,500 dead. Many missing. 2.5 million displaced or affected by torrential rains and floods .... Pakistan President Zardari should have stayed home to handle the emergency.
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