Pakistan about to implode...???

[Frenchy68 0]

Things are getting quite bad in Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif, who was the prime minister deposed by Musharraf's coup in the late 1990's, had been allowed by the Pakistani supreme court to return to Pakistan from his forced exile n Saudi Arabia. However, upon his arrival, the police took him into custody, and sent him back to Saudi Arabia.
Sharif was democratically elected. Then the ultimate judicial body allowed him to return.
Musharraf's legitimacy is that of Saddam, Pinochet, and the likes.
In order to promote stability (Pakistan is the proud owner of the ultimate fireworks toy), we supported Musharraf, as a buffer against the local muslim extremists.
But I believe Pakistan is about to experience a revolution. Which could itself lead to a civil war. And then, all bets are off.
Should we keep supporting Musharraf, against those calling for a return to democracy? Or should we go against him, and risk chaos?

"For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

[BillyVance 35]

Since he pretty much won't do anything to reel in those extremists in the lawless frontier along the Pakistan/Afghanistan border, and won't let us do anything on his soil to get those bastards, I say let him get what's coming to him. No more aid.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[Skyrad 0]

If the UK couldn't effectively seal the border between NI and the RI then what chance does Pakistan have of sealing its massive western border with Afghanistan. As for the NWFP that has only ever been Pakistani territory in name only. With all its millitary power America can't seal its border with Mexico and thats without the Mountains along with real desert and insurgents. Anuone who belives that Musharaf isn't doing his best to stop the Taliban rise is either deluded or ill informed.

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[Skyrad 0]

Nawaz Sharif,wasn't forcebly deported but was given the option to stay and face coruption charges. He decided to run off to Saudi Arabia. He is a corupt villan who is only out to line his pockets. Musharaf is screwed for sure but at the moment his best chance (and Pakistans) is to form a coalition with Bhuto (also not exactly sqeeky clean and relinquish his uniform.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[Frenchy68 0]

I agree that Sharif is no saint, however he does have quite few followers.
I agree with you that Musharraf is certainly trying to prevent AQ and the Taliban from using Pakistan as a base. I also believe he has to walk a very fine line, so as to ensure he doesn't totally piss off too many of his own people to please the West (although he has shown recently that he is willing to use violence against Muslim extremists)
If Musharraf shares or gives up power, it is one thing. However, if he is deposed by a popular uprising, it could get really ugly, really fast. I would be a lot more concerned about the Pakistani situation than the one in Iran at the moment.

"For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."