Monthly review: August 2009: The political scene.

The article deals with the political condition of Pakistan as of August 2009. It notes on the alleged death of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TPP) leader Baitullah Mehsud from the missiles launched by the U.S. from a pilotless U.S. drone on August 5, 2009. The Supreme Court ruled that the state of emergency declared in 2007 by then president, Pervez Musharraf was illegal. Attacks against Christian groups in the country are believed to be led by radical Muslim groups and preachers.