Musharraf playing mediator between Islamabad, Washington

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Former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf is playing the role of a mediator to defuse the tensions between Pakistan and the US that have erupted owing to serious allegations levelled by senior US officials that the ISI was involved in a ‘proxy war’ in Afghanistan and exporting terrorism to the war-torn country through the powerful militant organization, the Haqqani network.
Owing to the former president’s years long experience of dealing with the US authorities and that too as a leader of frontline state in the ongoing war on terrorism, the country’s top security brass has asked Musharraf to use his “good offices” for lowering the tensions in Washington and Islamabad. “President Musharraf, who is now in London has started contacting important people in Washington including those in the US administration and Congress and he is also in close contact with the authorities in Islamabad for de-escalation of tensions,” a diplomatic source said. In a recent interview, Musharraf said escalation of tensions between Pakistan and the US was not in the interest of both countries.
He, however added that Pakistan had to give a straightforward reply to the US regarding the Haqqani group. “Pakistan may face a loss in confronting the US but on the other hand Washington should also realise the fact that forgetting Pakistan will benefit terrorists. Reduction of stress would be in the best interest of both sides.” The source said the former president strongly felt that it was in the interest of both Islamabad and Washington not to confront each other.

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  1. It seems that Pakistani Military is bending down and kissing the As…. and worst of all using Musharraf as a go in between to resolve Pakistan/US relations. It is pity and shame to beg when you are humiliated and disgraced. Where are morals.
    Then who has shame.

  2. World knows his ability and trust his capabilities … One man who is always struggling to safeguard Pakistan and its interests no matter he is in office or not what matters for him is Pakistan and its better future … Pakistan First !

  3. What is the source of this info?

    Is this just a campaign in favor of another ruling elite (as ex- as he may be)?

  4. This is bull shit. he will lead us to the same trouble which we are suffering from the last 10 years and lost 35,000 – 40,000 our men, women and children.

  5. more proof that indeed president musharraf has what it takes to help pakistan out of difficult situations. the establishment is not stupid to ask any tom dick or harry to reach out and do some diplomacy. it would only reach out to someone it trusts, can rely on will safeguard pakistan, and can be relied upon as being honest. who is that person? not anyone else but president musharraf. all of his haters can take a walk off a cliff.

  6. The Country is run by the corrupt people who do not have any interest in welfare of Pakistan. Musharaf is the need of the hour. Also has any one thought about the allegations on Pakistan may be true ? why Pasha went to China and now Saudi Arab ? A complete failed civilian and military leadership is further going to screw up Pakistan. We need change.

  7. Diplomacy is the art of negotiation, guys. Hence keep your cool. Its not a cliche' story to go to the borders, have a fight everyday and get back. Its about your country. And who ever tries to resolve the issue, we salute him/ her. By the way, where is it mentioned that he's on his knees? He's handling the situation like anybody who owns this country is supposed to.

  8. Musharraf is a Pakistani and there is no harm if he serves the nation in any manner he could.

  9. Former President musharaf trying to creep back into limelight of Pakistani politics, to mediate between USA and Pakistan.Why doesn’t the USA talk directly with Pakistan?.Musharaf tried to do his best for Pakistan but made some major mistakes that we are still paying for.

  10. Forget former President musharaf,Forget Pm Gilani,Forget the Bhutto’s,Forget former PM Sharif…Imran Khan is the need of the hour and day.He alone can look into the eyes of the USA officials and tell them the way it is?.IMRAN KHAN is the future and he alone can give Pakistan a dignified face an stature.Pakistan Zindabad.

  11. Musharraf is the ONLY person in Pakistan, let alone the whole WORLD to make things right in Pakistan. I don't understand how people could be SO STUPID to elect the politicians currently in power. I mean, Zardari as President?? Nawaz Sharif on the side?!?! Are you Pakistani people mad and insane??? Now everyone has learned their lesson: Do NOT trust former CORRUPT politicians, DO NOT believe that any of these politicians want "Democracy", DO NOT think they will fix everything because all they after is MONEY! Musharraf might have been both the President AND Cheif of the Army, but everything was SURE AS HELL better for 8 years!!! And everything was ruined in 3 years???!

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