One step forward, two back

Hoodbhoy says it very well.


http://www.dawn.com/2006/10/12/op.htm#1

Musharraf and his generals are determined to stay in power. They will protect the source of their power — the army. They will accommodate those they must — the Americans. They will pander to the mullahs. They will crush those who threaten their power and privilege, and ignore the rest. No price is too high for them. They are the reason why Pakistan fails.