N. Y. Times blames Bhutto
NEW YORK DEC. 22—The New York Times said today, that a drastic change, long overdue in Pakistan, “has to begin with President Bhutto himself,” according to AP.
In an editorial, the paper blamed Mr. Bhutto for the present fate of his nation.
“But his ability to shift with the tides to political reality, which some regard as crass political opportunism, could now serve the new President and Pakistan well for the new realities to create opportunities as well as problems for the new leadership”, it added.
The Times said drastic change in Pakistan had been made mandatory by the country’s defeat in the war with India and the Mukti Bahini.
It said: “President Bhutto indicated in interviews here last week that he is painfully aware of the need for change.
“If he well now employ his vaunted oratorical skills to lead his people towards democracy and peace within the confines of the new Pakistan, he will deserve the American supports that President Nixon indicated he would get at their meeting in Washington last Saturday.”
Reference: Hindustan Standard 23.12.1971