Mr. Musharraf have always been a close US ally - or bluntly put - a US watchdog. However, it is probably thanks to the US control over Pakistan and the aid of US's navy that has helped in establishing that little bit of political and economic stability.
The opposition parties united to oust Mr. Musharraf. However, after he stepped down, many speculated that the opposition parties would fall apart due to their differences.
Well, not the case - at least up till now. Former Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif has made it clear that he would accept arch-rival Ali Zadari to be the next President. His condition: Whoever who "abolishes the 17th Amendment" and reinstate the lawmakers fired by ex-President Musharraf will the next nominated President. An official agreement has been signed.
Mr. Nawaz, who heads the Muslim league-Nawaz (PM-L) has also slashed the deadline of Wednesday by 2 days.
Mr Zardari, widower of assasinated former premier Benazir Bhutto, had won backing from his Pakistan People's Party (PPP) across the board last Friday, 22 August.
He will be running for his Presidential post this Friday, 29 August 2008.
Labels: Pakistan Politics
