We really have a problem here. Whereas I am not a great fan of Musharraf, Kiyani Saheb has lost his credibility in my eyes at least in that he has spent his working life as a cronie and therefore essentially in agreement with Musharraf's policies, only to come out following retirement to blame him for all the ills of the country. He would have held a lot more credibility had he resigned his post on principle and then come out.
Lets analyze the issues raised one by one.
There have always been problems with Pakistani economy. To turn it around in 8-10 yrs is an achievement. However, there were a lot of factors behind it including aid from uncle Sam and selling off of some state assets. While no economic expert, from what i have learned from my friends regarding this topic is that the basis of this spurt was always tenuous as there had been no substantial growth in the manufacturing sector and therefore, this period of wealth was never going to last. this has now happened although to be honest nobody could have predicted the oil prices being what they are and the loss of reserves has been to a great extent due to it.
we did see some controversies but thatis the norm in Pakistan, and i dont think you can honestly blame it on Musharraf ,although I think Mr Aziz has played a few nifty hands here and there prior to his hasty exit.
Secondly Kargil. I am sure there are a few people with better links and knowhow about the matters in the Army but it is right to say that Kargil was a pathetic and ill planned operation. Halfway through, when the services of the PAF were required, they couldnot deliver as they had never been included in the planning and did not want to turn this into an open war. Incidentally Kargil was never Musharraf's brainchild. A similar plan had been discussed during Zia's time and he basically tore it apart. Thirdly, if it is true that PAF was not informed then it is logical that NS (Nehari Khor) was also not notified. Hence, I think it is quite likely that he is telling the truth on this account.
i think as far as the Pindi action is concerned, i am still in full support of Musharraf. If he had allowed it to drag on, there would have been chaos in the country, and every Tom Dick and Harry would have tried to hold the Government to ransom. However, I am in disagreement with the fact that the gentleman, who got caught in the Burqa should have been brought to court in his Burqa. It was a cheap trick and was distasteful.
I will be honest with you guys but I dont know who to believe anymore. However, i would not lay too much faith in the words of Mr Kiyani.
WaSalam
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