Musharraf146;s impeachment

The Nation August 8 says that the unanimous decision taken by the PPP-led coalition in Islamabad has 8220;8230; also boosted the image of the political leadership in the eyes of the general public 8230;8221; The report adds, 8220;the bold decision taken by the leaders is being interpreted by political analysts as a crucial move, which, if backfired, could have serious ramifications for future of democracy in the country; and if it meets success, the salutary impact it would have on the democratic process, would be immeasurable8221;. The News August 8 dubbed the move to impeach Musharraf as 8220;the first joint and the most powerful blow to Pervez Musharraf8221;.

The pessimists

But while many rejoice, the legal fraternity is not happy as the demand for reinstatement of deposed judges has been linked with Musharraf8217;s impeachment, according to The Nation.

There is also cynicism regarding the coalition government8217;s strategy on development matters. Says an editorial in Dawn August 8 8220;What the PPP and PML-N leaders should know is that President Musharraf8217;s removal from the scene will merely remove a perceived hindrance in the way of good governance8230;8221; Many are also sceptical about the decision to impeach Musharraf as it is not the first time that the PML-N has given an ultimatum to the PPP and the latter has backed off according to Masooda Bano The Nation, August 8.

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