The self-sustaining model of Indo-Pak rivalry has grown into its current state of egregious maturity, and as such, any person on either side of the border has the right to ask the countries’ leaders, “When you talk, why don’t you talk seriously?”
Replacing the PPP with other equally corrupt and exploitative forces would only deepen the country’s political divide, says defence analyst Ayesha Siddiqa.
The Supreme Court’s ruling to strike down the NRO has increased pressure on Zardari to step down and face corruption and criminal charges. The judgment has weakened the president and could open the way for a challenge to the legitimacy of his election.
After a year during which it seemed like everyone except his own party wanted to speak to him and get his opinions on the issues of the day, Aitzaz Ahsan is back in President Zardari’s good graces.