By Syed Saleem Shahzad
KARACHI - Despite President General Pervez Musharraf's international support falling fast after his imposition of virtual martial law by suspending the constitution and imposing a state of emergency, and despite visiting US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte's pleas for a return to political normalcy, the stark reality is that the only issue that matters for Washington is Pakistan's ability to fight the "war on terror" - and that under Musharraf.
The political baggage of pro-American politicians like former premier Benazir Bhutto could compromise the "war on terror", while and White House still does not see the very pro-Western Vice Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kiani, as being able to independently deliver on this front. Therefore, Negroponte's two meetings with Kiani and a 30-minute telephone conversation with Bhutto at the weekend only emphasize the concerted efforts to bring all liberal and democratic forces into line for the fight against terror. Full Story @
KARACHI - Despite President General Pervez Musharraf's international support falling fast after his imposition of virtual martial law by suspending the constitution and imposing a state of emergency, and despite visiting US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte's pleas for a return to political normalcy, the stark reality is that the only issue that matters for Washington is Pakistan's ability to fight the "war on terror" - and that under Musharraf.
The political baggage of pro-American politicians like former premier Benazir Bhutto could compromise the "war on terror", while and White House still does not see the very pro-Western Vice Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kiani, as being able to independently deliver on this front. Therefore, Negroponte's two meetings with Kiani and a 30-minute telephone conversation with Bhutto at the weekend only emphasize the concerted efforts to bring all liberal and democratic forces into line for the fight against terror. Full Story @
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