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That's the problem, a resolution is not in sight, and things are expected to get worse. Again, stability at present seems a long way away. If inflation hits 20% as expected in the next few months, this electorate will get further restless. We could be heading towards all out anarchy - a world...

Well I return to the above point that from the outset, with key ministries left vacated, this govt dithered for a good 6-8 months at the beginning of their reign. That helped set about an economic malaise, and lack of investor confidence. So a different set-up may have dealt with the election...

Nothing, it's just that elections are another few years away, is the patience there to wait? The people are to blame of course. As I said in another thread, if they can mobilise on the street in their thousands and scream and shout for Aafia Siddiqui, then surely they should show the same...

Good work guys. No doubt it's been a test, a bureaucratic and logistical challenge. But the pictures show a highly impressive set-up, modern stadia and facilities. Let's pray there are no security issues, public transport works smoothly, and the people turn up to enjoy. Here's to a...

I think Karan, you need to view this from the perspective that this govt has been such a total failure on so many fronts - and it's been in power for over 2.5 years. As the professor in the article touches on, economically we're a mess. Constant blackouts, food prices 50% more than what...

And don't expect these protesters to march for her. But if the Americans did it to her then...

What has happened to TOI?? It seems Bollywood and entertainment / gossip news dominates, and 5ex health and tips features quite heavily! I can see from reader comments that they also think it's going down the cheap and trashy path. It needs to sort itself out. I think in general, your...

No I see that, my question is will they position Musharraf as the PM in that coalition? I see him being the best person, but will the likes of the Chaudary's et al provide him with that backing? If they do then that provides a totally different complexion, and allows him to succeed.

Dude, my comments are very much playing the devils advocate, seeing it from a realistic perspective in terms of the current political climate and what lies in wait for Musharraf. All the points you mention, I'm with Musharraf on those. I don't want him coming back and damaging what was on the...

Musharraf cannot walk straight into leading Pakistan. There is no empty chair waiting for him. He has to first be elected, and then his party has to win sufficient votes for him to form a govt. He's a long long way away from that as we speak. His APML is only a few personalities strong...

Ignore the law, loopholes, anything to avoid paying. Some pay, but meagre or insulting amounts. Focusing on politicians only, there's an annual declaration of assets that they must give tp Parliament. Some multi-millionaires have declared they don't own a car, some even say they owe their...

Forget landlords, most politicians don't pay tax (of whom many are landlords). A report this week (there's a thread open), explains how the Prime Minister and 25 Ministers haven't paid any income tax over the last few years. If I'm right in saying, we've never convicted anyone in...

I don't get this bit. Surely when Musharraf was putting forward his four-point proposal, he took that to his senior officers and had their buy-in. He'd have been isolated and quite frankly toppled if he'd risked anything on Kashmir without the backing of the Corps Commanders, and Kayani at the...

If only these people cared to protest with such vigour when hearing that the Prime Minister and 25 of his ministers don't pay any income tax, or in response to the countless corruption stories reported on a daily basis, or other domestic injustices, we might be in a slightly better position as a...

Because the govt is being paid well by its foreign master(s) and doesn't give two hoots about the people. Why else does the US want anyone other than Zardari in power? As long as someone is there to do its bidding, they will guarantee their support to the 'democratic set-up' in return.

That's the news source, the quotes are real and from Bob Woodward's latest book. I think that Riedel thought he'd play a larger role in the whole Af-P4k theatre, and that hasn't materialised. There seems to be bitterness in most of his statements I read. Af-P4k has fallen off the US radar...

Yaar, our airspace is being violated everyday by NATO / US. 'Terrorists' are killed in significant numbers everyday through drone strikes. The govt is giving these their full support, so is the army. Their silence tells you that (apart from the token condemnation for public consumption). To be...

Just fixed that for you. That's better :coffee:

Looking forward to seeing him tomorrow. Wonder if he'll have anything new to say about his return to politics / Pakistan.

Some video below, does seem to be able to do a good job in waterways: Well done Iran :tup: