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Pakistan :
YES
# Power sharing will strip Musharraf of his crucial powers and hence pave the way to the real installation of democracy in Pakistan.
# There won’t be any hurdle in the restoration of the judges now and it’s a positive day for democracy in this country.
NO
# Musharraf has secured a constitutional amendment in 2002 that gave him the right to dissolve Parliament.
# The coalition partners appear to be 10 votes short of that majority needed to pass a new or reverse the 2002 constitutional amendment.
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Avadhut
Mar 10 2008
Calicut,
India
No, it won't work because Musharraf is bigger politician than Sharif and Zardaris no politician but a puppet enjoying wife's legacy. Within six months the coalition will be ended and President Musharraf would invoke emergency to take absolute control of the country.
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(Global Perspectives)
It won't be easy for Shari-Zardari group to topple Musharraf from the post of President and President enjoys the supreme power in Pakistan so, Pakistan would experience the real battle now.
(Global Perspectives)
History says that In Pakistan, Democracy cannot survive at any cost, The new coalition will see its end soon because democracy needs infrastructure to run smoothly and where are necessary institutions in Pakistan? Musharraf won't see the coalition blindly, just wait for days..
(Global Perspectives)
ooops!! I submitted comment by mistake in left side, it better suits in right side.
(Global Perspectives)
Yes, it can survive but Sharif and Zardari will have to take some courageous steps as- 1. after securing two-third majority in parliament, they should remove Musharraf by impeaching him. 2. they can declare the election of president conducted last year as illegal. They should have one policy for every problem - 'NO MUSHARRAF'
(Local Perspectives)
After the departure of Bush from White House, Musharraf will also be deported from Pakistan.
(Global Perspectives)
Yes - if the coalition would really work for the development of the country and No - if they would work with one motto- 'Remove Musharraf'.
(Local Perspectives)
Of course it will work if and only if it will allow Pakistani Army to play their own role in policy making and policy implementing without saying a single word against them.
(Global Perspectives)
This has happened for the first time in the history of Pakistan that the PML, which has military backup, has joined hands with the opposition to go against a former military dictator, Parvez Musharraf. The coalition wouldn't succeed it seems.
(Global Perspectives)
Tough days are ahead for the coalition and the matter of re-appointment of judges is the most important matter to handle. They have announced that the judges will get their position in 30 days and now it will be interesting to see how Musharraf reacts on it. people in Pakistan is watching whole drama and wondering why Musharraf is so calm and silent?
(Local Perspectives)
The formation of coalition is a big blow to Pervez Musharraf. Now, on the issue of judges, the majority of representatives in Parliament are in favour of the restoration of the judges. At this point of time, Musharraf is completely isolated and would face serious charges once judges will be reinstated.
(Local Perspectives)
Musharraf has announced that he will work with the new coalition government, but the major question appears that- Will the new government work with him?
(Local Perspectives)
The embattled president Musharraf would escape from tough situations. He is relying on top lawyers, supportive judges and most importantly, he has the support of both the US and the Pakistani military.
(Global Perspectives)
Just see what Musharraf said to coalition - "The winning parties should avoid confrontations with the state institutions and let the system run in accordance with the constitution." can you believe he will let the coalition run smoothly? It is next to impossible in Pakistan.
(Global Perspectives)
Let Pakistan decide first who will be the PM. the success of coalition depends on the person sitting in driver's seat.
(Local Perspectives)
Zardari will become PM and he will contest the by-election to get the top job.
(Local Perspectives)
Two other smaller parties are agreed to support the PPP-led coalition and the four party-coalition would enjoy more than 2/3 of total strength in Parlaiment. Tough days for Musharraf..
(Local Perspectives)
Benazir...We are missing you...may you rest in peace forever..
(Local Perspectives)
Secret has been come out. Zardari would bring a PM from Punjab just for 90 days and he will himself become PM after contesting the by-election. What would Nawaz Sharif do? He will be the man who pull out the support to damage the coalition.
(Local Perspectives)
I completely agree with Erfan from the other side of the debate, but unfortunately, my comment is for this section because thats what exactly is going to happen in Pakistan.
The new coalition is forging ahead with one clear plan of action ie ’Removal of Musharraf’. So, its a waste of time discussing the failure or success of this power-sharing deal with regards to Pakistan the Nation, because for them success lies in ’Musharraf’s defeat’ and failure means Musharraf remains a pain in their noble A**es. Where is Pakistan or Pakistan’s people in this whole drama? Nowhere! Its just a power play and nothing else.
And yes, a fresh debate is urgently needed on the ’obvious issue’... Will the new coalition harm Pakistan more than Musharraf, or not?
The new coalition is forging ahead with one clear plan of action ie ’Removal of Musharraf’. So, its a waste of time discussing the failure or success of this power-sharing deal with regards to Pakistan the Nation, because for them success lies in ’Musharraf’s defeat’ and failure means Musharraf remains a pain in their noble A**es. Where is Pakistan or Pakistan’s people in this whole drama? Nowhere! Its just a power play and nothing else.
And yes, a fresh debate is urgently needed on the ’obvious issue’... Will the new coalition harm Pakistan more than Musharraf, or not?
(Global Perspectives)
No, It wont work because in Pakistan Musharraf wouldn't allow anyone to restore democracy at any cost.
(Global Perspectives)
The new coalition consisting four political parties is going to form new government in Pakistan. Now, they are on a collision course with President Pervez Musharraf when they announced to reinstate 60 judges sacked by Musharraf last year. This is the beginning of new conflict in Pakistani politics.
(Local Perspectives)
Nawaz Sharif, Asif Zardari and Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, the evil triangle would teach Musharraf a good lesson. It is all power politics in the name of democracy.
(Local Perspectives)
The return of 30 judges would definitely add fuel to the fire. Any fresh difference between the judiciary and the president would plunge Pakistan once again into a fresh political crisis. People of Pakistan would see another political crisis in next three months.
(Global Perspectives)
Musharraf is always safe even after the formation of new coalition in Pakistan. The National Assembly resolution could be challenged in the new Supreme Court with unpredictable and dangerous consequences. Mush has Military support and Bush is always behind him.
(Local Perspectives)
Zardari is looking for a puppet to sit on the chair of PM in Pakistan for 90 days. Is this democracy?
(Local Perspectives)
The decision of restoration of the judges within 30 days of government formation has sent a strong message to the tough head dictator that the constitution is not something to protect any one's personal interests. Musharraf has misused the constitution and he is an unconstitutional president. He will have to quit to follow the mandate of Pakistani citizens because they have voted against his misrule of five long years' rule in the country.
(Local Perspectives)
Musharraf won't quit at any cost it seems. Major General (retired) Rashid Qureshi, presidential spokesman, has told media - 'Musharraf is determined to complete his five-year constitutional term and will not resign come what may, under any circumstances.' Bad news for anti-Mush group in Pakistan.
(Global Perspectives)
British stalwart Sir Winston Churchill had once wryly remarked ”Democracy is a failure, if you look at others”. Pakistan is the recent test case as it is trying hard to revive the dying democracy. But the situation in other countries in the Indian sub-continent is no matter. The malaise may not have erupted in other countries in the Indian sub-continent as it has happened in the case of Pakistan. Democracy no longer means service to the nation and society. Democracy has become a easy tool in the hands of power brokers who wish to cling to the power by hook or by crook. People are the poor sufferers in the vicious game and unfortunately these victims are no less responsible for their plight as they easily fall prey to the machinations of politicians.
(Global Perspectives)
See, the anti-Musharraf sentiment is a binding force between the various political parties in Pakistan that would otherwise go for each other's jugulars. The parties have no chance if they want to keep Musharraf at bay. Did you notice the statement that Musharraf made that he is going to quit if the Chief Justice is brought back?
Now, the parties are saying that they are going to pass a legislation to reinstate sacked judges, we might see the back of Musharraf soon. A very good reason to bring some stability in and get rid of dictatorship. I am sure this time the big parties will not squander this golden opportunity by not rising up from petty politics.
Now, the parties are saying that they are going to pass a legislation to reinstate sacked judges, we might see the back of Musharraf soon. A very good reason to bring some stability in and get rid of dictatorship. I am sure this time the big parties will not squander this golden opportunity by not rising up from petty politics.
(Local Perspectives)
If Pakistan has to work this power sharing deal has to work at least for the time being. This is a defining moment for Pakistan's destiny. The future of Pakistan depends on this particular power sharing arrangement would work or not.
If this doesn't work out, then Pakistan can never ever hope to get out of dictatorship. Also, there is a great threat from radicals and terrorists looming over Pakistan's fate. They may one day take over Pakistan by seizing power. No one can help Pakistan then.
If this doesn't work out, then Pakistan can never ever hope to get out of dictatorship. Also, there is a great threat from radicals and terrorists looming over Pakistan's fate. They may one day take over Pakistan by seizing power. No one can help Pakistan then.
(Global Perspectives)
Pakistan is the pride of all the Islamic nations. It feels too bad to see things not going well for pakistan. i pray that there is some stability there so that we at least have a strong Islamic country. Iraq used to be strong but unfortunately it was made poor by American conspiracy. Iran is a Shia country.
(Global Perspectives)
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