The murder of Benazir Bhutto need not result in the country’s demise. Pakistan’s elite have an opportunity to overcome their differences, unite in opposition to militants, and transform their failing state into a stable and prosperous democracy.
贝・布托的遇刺没有必要成为这个国家走向灭亡的序曲。巴基斯坦的精英阶层可以趁此机会克服他们之间的分歧，团结起来共同对付国内的好战分子，扭转当前的溃败状态，建立一个稳定繁荣的民主国家。