Wednesday, December 24, 2003

Musharraf relinquishes military command

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf agreed Wednesday to step down as Chief of Army Staff by the end of 2004, resolving a row with an opposition Islamic alliance that had virtually paralyzed parliament.

...Any suggestion that he is giving up powers will be greeted in the West with a mixture of gratitude for allowing democracy to take hold and concern that a trusted ally in a sensitive area bordering Afghanistan and India could be weakened.
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Yes, it is a bit of a delicate act to balance the illusion of democracy along with the need for control, isn't it?

....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.

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