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Fatima Bhutto on 'Songs of Blood and Sword'

05 May 2010

Speakers: Fatima Bhutto

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Fatima Bhutto, journalist, political commentator and fearless niece of Benazir, is one of the most outspoken critics of Pakistan’s current regime. Her book Songs of Blood and Sword (2010) examines the interweaving of the Bhutto dynasty, politics and violence in Pakistan over the past 30 years, and discusses the building of a more just, empowered and democratic future for the country. It is the controversial story of her family and her country as only she can tell it. It is a book that has resulted in very strong criticism and threats at home in Pakistan, but high praise for its candor and bravery in the rest of the world.

Chapters

• Introduction: Fatima Bhutto on Songs of Blood and Sword

  4 min 33 sec

• Talks: Fatima Bhutto on Songs of Blood and Sword

  49 min 26 sec

• Questions: Fatima Bhutto on Songs of Blood and Sword

  12 min 27 sec

• Closing remarks: Fatima Bhutto on Songs of Blood and Sword

  2 min 1 sec

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