Musharraf’s Last Act?
Pervez Musharraf's declaration of a state of emergency is likely to weaken rather than strengthen his hold on power and ability to act effectively against terrorists. His opponents are uniting against him, the army is demoralized, and Islamist extremists may be emboldened.
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Desperate to hold onto power, Pervez Musharraf has discarded Pakistan’s constitutional framework and declared a state of emergency. His goal? To stifle the independent judiciary and free media. Artfully, though shamelessly, he has tried to sell this action as an effort to bring about stability and help fight the war on terror more effectively. Nothing could be further from the truth. If Pakistan’s history is any indicator, his decision to impose martial law may prove to be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back.