Between Musharraf and Mullahs—Who Won?

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I just returned from India after a trip for two months. Therefore, I am somewhat disconnected with the political atmosphere here. But I noted the definite positive trend between India and Pakistan. Let us hope it continues in prudent ways.

Returning to the subject at hand, I believe it is good and hopeful sign the the recidivist elements often included in the MMA type of parties are getting the well deserved defeats against Gen. Musharraf. While the military dictators are not the ideal way for a democratic nation, under the circumstances in Pakistan, some coercion of religious fanatics is almost necessary. Islamic masjids are far behind other religious institutions in the world in developing the fair, modernized, positive and constructive approach toward the emotional states generally attributed to religions.

The wisdom and love of Gen Musharraf for the Pakistani population will be tested in spearheading paths which gradually lead to a responsible form of governance in Pakistan. This will emerge more from the control of personal aggrandisement than megalomaniac overemphasis on individual solution to national problems. A prudent investment in a relevant checks and balances system will lead to rational development of Pakistan.

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B/w Mullahs and Mush, it`s the people of the Islamic republic of Pakistan who have lost.

Mullah`s have conceded too much to this dictator. As a Muslim and a Pakistani I reject their pact with the devil, and so should every self respecting Pakistani. This is totally unacceptable.

I think military has played its cards well. In case Bush loses election in Nov., he will need partners for his so called war on everything; in that case Mushraf may even plainly refuse to take off his uniform at the end of the year. But if democrats win, the bori bistra of this war on everything will be rolled down and US will adopt a more diplomatic approach towards achiving its imperialistic goals rather than confrontational one. In that case the some of Bush`s so called partners in crime will have to go. Musharaf is one of them. In that case Musharaf will start wearing sherwani at the end of the year and keep committing crimes against his own people to obey puppet-masters` will. Either way Pakistan is fcuked.