Musharraf Resigns; But Miles To Go
By Beena Sarwar

Pakistan heaved a collective sigh of relief that the drama is finally over. But Musharraf's departure is just one step in the process of democracy, for the continuation of which Pakistan and its allies will need all the patience they can muster

Musharraf’s Resignation:
Causes, Significance And Implications
By Taj Hashmi

Apparently, there is nothing so unusual about the capitulation of another military dictator in Pakistan, to “the will of the people”. However, unlike the departure of Ayub, Yahya and Zia, Musharraf’s exit was dramatic, significant and most humiliating for himself...

Pakistan’s Political Crisis Deepens
By Peter Symonds

While Musharraf has now stepped down, the political crisis in Islamabad is certain to intensify. The two major coalition parties—the PPP and PML-N—are longstanding and bitter rivals. As a number of commentators have noted, opposition to Musharraf was the main glue holding their alliance together. Even on the immediate issue of Musharraf’s future, there is no agreement

Pakistan After Musharraf
By Tariq Ali

Over the last fifty years the US has worked mainly with the Pakistan Army. This has been its preferred instrument. Nothing has changed. How long before the military is back at the helm?

[Source: Countercurrents]