Adil Najam
Following our tradition from last year, and despite the rather spotty record, we once again ask our readers to predict what might have transpired between now and when the last day of 2010 rolls around. We give here a bunch of possibilities, which of these – multiple answers are OK – do you think would have come true between now and the end of 2010.
This is a blog poll – and its should be taken no more seriously than that. Our purpose is to facilitate discussion and reflection; there is very little about it that is scientific. We have come up with a list of 15 possible news stories that could become big in 2010. Some of these, if they were to transpire, would be desirable developments; some clearly not. These may not be the most ‘likely’ stories of 2009. They are merely our list of some interesting possibilities in multiple domains. The list is, by definition, subjective. One hopes it is also reflective and will lead to reflection by our readers. We have no doubt that there will be other stories that could and will become big in 2010. Feel welcome to discuss those in your comments.
ATP team: You may wish to correct the second last prediction.
It should be ‘Military coup in 2010’ I suspect, instead of what you current suggest as ‘Military coup in 2009’.
I don’t think a military coup s any longer possible. the media and judiciary will not allow it
I think the safest prediction is that Asif Zardari will not be President.. will probably be PM!
I am surprised that there are people who actually think that drone strikes will end in 2010. I wish they will, but I do not think so.
Wishing a Happy 2010 to all Pakistanis, and to ATP team. Keep up the good work
I do honestly think that the suicide bombings will reduce and the Waziristan operation will be a success. The attacks by the Taliban and fundamentalists have increased because they are undress pressure and they are hitting out, but very soon their assets will be drained. They are just trying to test the country to its limits before that happens.
Happy New Year to all at ATP.