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The territorial issues and border conflicts with India, the socio-cultural differences within the country, struggle for a share of power between the states and the early death of the founder of Pakistan Mohammad Ali Jinnah are those realities which not only politicized the policy-making elites and their willingness in introducing the fair democratic procedures but also encouraged the non-democratic elements including the army. Consequently, even after half a century the country could not get cleaned from the feudal, tribal and panchayat systems and sectarian segregations and the public has been left untutored in the kind of vigilance usually needed to hold political leaders accountable.
In general, opportunities for a fair governance, true democracy and civil society in Pakistan can only flourish when democratic practices are allowed to prevail under the supremacy of unchanged constitution. The repeated dismissal or overthrow of elected regimes, alterations in the constitutions that suit to existing ruler, leaves no positive memory and little chance for institutions to adapt and supportive values to root.
The Bush administration is reviewing the sale of F-16 fighter jets and P-3 aircraft to Pakistan in the wake of President Pervez Musharraf's decision to impose emergency rule. (Us Moves, To Review Sale Of F-16 Jets To Pakistan, Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Nov 07, 2007)
President-General Pervez Musharraf’s “second coup” amounted to a serious personal blow for Condoleezza Rice, the U.S. Secretary of State, and American counterterrorism and nation-building policies in the Pakistan-Afghanistan badlands.
(Gloomy Days For American Influence, Hindu, Simon Tisdall, Nov 07, 2007)
Pervez Musharraf's decision to impose Emergency in Pakistan looks like his last desperate effort to restore a semblance of order in a nuclear-armed, jihad-supporting nation propped up by an imagined identity and foreign aid
(General's Last Gambit, Pioneer, Wilson John, Nov 07, 2007)
Despite US pressure and soothing words from the government, Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf is likely to hold off on elections until he has cemented his grip on power, analysts say. (Uncertainty Shrouds Pak Poll Date, Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2007)
The Indian government, relieved that for the first time it is not being perceived or blamed as a part of the problem during an internal crisis in Pakistan, is hoping for the process of ‘democratisation’ to begin as it closely monitors the evolving . . . . (India Seeks Peace, Stability In Pakistan, Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2007)
Despite US pressure and soothing words from the government, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is likely to hold off on elections until he has cemented his grip on power, analysts say. (Uncertainty Shrouds Pakistan Election Date, Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2007)
The unanimous view is that Gen Musharraf took the drastic step of imposing Emergency in Pakistan because he was sure that the Supreme Court would give an adverse judgment on his election as President. (Musharraf’S Second Coup, Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Nov 07, 2007)
Pushing Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to lift Emergency, U.S. President George W Bush has asked the General to shed military uniform and hold elections “as soon as possible”, adding his voice to the wave of international condemnation against . . . . (Bush Urges Musharraf To Hold Elections, Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2007)
The United States has let it be known that it will pursue a policy of "carrots and sticks" to get Pakistan back to a constitutional path, to see that President Pervez Musharraf gives up his post of the Army Chief and to ensure that elections . . . . (Us To Follow 'Carrot And Stick' Policy On Pak Crisis, Pioneer, S Rajagopalan, Nov 07, 2007)
The US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice dissuaded General Musharraf from imposing an Emergency a few weeks ago. (Constrained Hegemon, Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Nov 07, 2007)
Pushing Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to lift emergency, US President George W. Bush asked the General to shed military uniform and hold elections "as soon as possible", adding his voice to the wave of international condemnation against the measure. (Bush Tells General To Give Up His Uniform, Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2007)
Is Pakistan’s sickness terminal? To determine this one needs to diagnose. And what does a diagnosis reveal? Consider, first, the Pakistan army. (Special Article, Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Nov 07, 2007)
Teleph-one lines and cellphones went dead in Islamabad on Tuesday within minutes of sacked Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry telling a meeting of lawyers over the telephone that Gen. Pervez Musharraf had declared . . . . . . (Sacked Pak Cj: Rise Up Against Musharraf , Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Nov 07, 2007)
There are as yet no signs of General Pervez Musharraf preparing to return to civilian rule. Actually, there is considerable confusion about the future scenario. (Secure That Button And Fast!, Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 07, 2007)
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has said she is committed to leading an all-party movement against President General Pervez Musharraf, to lift the emergency rule he clamped on Saturday, but will hold off on street demonstrations for now. ('Musharraf Has Broken His Word', New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2007)
Oil price hit $84 a barrel a few days ago, amidst fears that the Kurdish rebel problem would lead to the snapping of Iraq’s supplies. (Are Indian Oil Companies ‘Bidding On The Riskiest Properties’ Overseas?, Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 07, 2007)
Whatever the provocations that led to this state of affairs, we categorically reject General Pervez Musharraf’s November 3 decision to impose a Provisional Constitutional Order and Proclamation of Emergency in the country. . . . . . (Only One Way Out For General Musharraf, Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2007)
Stepping up pressure, the US has asked pervez Musharraf to quickly shed his uniform and restore democracy, with President George W Bush warning that Washington would deal with the situation if the Pakistani military ruler fails to take his "advice". (Us Steps Up Pressure On Musharraf, New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2007)
Somebody’s got to tell the general. Somebody has to pluck enough courage and ask for another televised address so we can understand why he ditched Ataturk for Abe. (Generally Lincoln, Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Nov 07, 2007)
Embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has reached out to top leaders in US Congress amid fears that Washington might cut its aid to the Islamic country following imposition of Emergency. (Mush Calls Up Us Leaders Amid Fear Of Aid Cut, Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2007)
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