Pervez Musharraf oscillated between two possible scenarios for a couple of weeks before finally delaying his imminent return to Pakistan at the end of January. Newsline provides a photo gallery and links to articles in our archives describing the former president’s fortunes over the years.
If the civilians are called into question for their loyalty to the constitution of Pakistan, why not also put the spotlight on high-placed military officials, including coup-makers and their abettors?
If the early cooperation between the PPP and the PML-N had remained intact and in focus, it might have dismantled the myth of the necessary dominance of the military and ISI for good.
New targets are being eyed in Pakistan by the US, and the questions and worries exposed by “Operation Geronimo” help confirm their legitimacy as targets.