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Musharraf resigns. What next?

rian.ru     19-Aug-2008   172 related          

MOSCOW. On August 18, the president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, announced his resignation. Before taking off his general's uniform on the eve of his second presidential term Musharraf responded to his...                    

Pervez Musharraf's resignation welcomed by Pakistani media

telegraph.co.uk     19-Aug-2008   7 related          

Pakistani newspapers have welcomed the exit of President Pervez Musharraf, while urging the ruling coalition to move on quickly and tackle economic and security problems. "Going, Going, Gone" screamed a huge white on black...                    

Just what is the plan for Pakistan?

euronews.net     19-Aug-2008   32 related          

For now the chairman of the Senate will act as Pakistan’s president but many believe the turmoil in the country is far from over. Opposition to Musharraf has bonded rival parties in the coalition and his departure may bring...                    

ISI certain to take advantage of Kashmir unrest: expert

indiaenews.com     19-Aug-2008   707 related          

From correspondents in Delhi, India, 06:00 PM IST Pakistan's spy agency ISI is sure to take advantage of the "volatile situation" in Jammu and Kashmir if India does not defuse the crisis in the state soon, a leading Indian...                    

It's usual in Pakistan

newstrackindia.com     19-Aug-2008   6 related          

The history of political leadership in Pakistan is mired with coups, killings or bloodshed whereby regime change has been actualised. This has actually been a general trend in Pakistan, as the nation had experienced a very...                    

Time for united front against militancy

thenews.com.pk     19-Aug-2008   1 related          

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Sayed G B Shah Bokhari Since the beginning of this month, while residents of FATA, especially Bajaur and Kurram agencies, and part of settled districts of Swat, have been experiencing death and...                    

Afer Musharraf, a new U.S. role (The Christian Science Monitor)

yahoo.com     19-Aug-2008   62 related          

The Christian Science Monitor - In the seven years since Sept. 11, President Bush has relied heavily on dictators in Muslim nations to keep a lid on Al Qaeda. It was a quick and easy way to prevent another attack on his watch....                    

Scorn, sarcasm in Pakistani papers on Musharraf resignation

indiaenews.com     19-Aug-2008   5 related          

Some headlines were sarcastic, some frankly scornful and others attempted to look ahead as Pakistan's papers Monday devoted reams of newsprint to the dramatic resignation of Pervez Musharraf as president after nine years.                    

Musharraf's exit: another blow to Bush foreign policy

indiaenews.com     19-Aug-2008   7 related          

Had George Bush's presidency not already entered its lame duck months, the less than flattering departure of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf so close to the time when Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin took off his...                    

What Musharraf's resignation means for India

rediff.com     19-Aug-2008   3 related          

'What has been on view since the bombing of the Indian embassy at Kabul is consistent with some or most elements of the ISI turning into 'rogues'. These considerations concern us more in India rather than the ouster of...