In this article by Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan, he makes some interesting assertions. First, he basically declares the terrorists enemies of Pakistan as well as India. Second he makes overtures to India. Thirdly, he draws parallels with his own loss and those of India's. Finally, he acknowledges the presence of terrorists in Pakistan and acknowledges that this is a vestige of the cold war.
Benazir Bhutto's commitment to democracy was questionable. Her commitment to peace with India was even more questionable. Benazir Bhutto often came across as having a deep seated resentment for India.
Having said that, Mr. Zardari's comments do resonate. Benazir's death was as much an offshoot of the terrorists in Pakistan as the attacks on India. They have arrested the Lshkar-e-Taiba members, Let's see how this plays out.
PS: Pakistan has reportedly refused to extradite the terrorists to India. While Indians may be shocked, few countries agree to extradite people, notwithstanding treaties. The UK, for instance, is notorious for dargging its feet on extraditions despite extradition treaties. For instance, the UK is on record as saying no extraditions to the US for death penalty cases (i.e. terrorists included).
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