| Das:Musharraf's 9 year old rule is a string of defeats for Pakistan. He fell in love with himself - that became a curse for Pakistan. His 9 years rule could be summed up in 1 line : "Badey Be-Aab`Roo Ho Kar... Tere Koo`chey Se Hum Nikle". He should be pardoned for his sins, but the real truths must come out. Pakistan has a record of burying history under the carpet. |
Suhasini Haidar: You are right in so many ways- Just to say thanks for writing in- I am very sorry i couldnt answer more questions. We'll chat again soon!!
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| Amitabha Bhattacharyya:Mam,Are thare any fundamental difference between Nawaz Sharif and musharaf view about kashmir? |
Suhasini Haidar: Eventually Pakistan has a very clear and hardline on Kashmir- however Musharraf had his 4-step formula and Nawaz Sharif wants to put better relations with us on the frontburner- so lets hope that will be positive for India.
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| Surendra:Hello Madam, I think Musharraf's resignation is a stunt and he will bounce back in the power after sometime coz he must have restructured his army to respond the present crisis before handing over the charges to Mr. Kiyani? |
Suhasini Haidar: Doesnt seem so now- because if he wanted or could effect a military coup- he would have dismissed the government under article 58_2b
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| M. Kareem Quadeer :Dear Suhasini, what do you think where Pakistan will go after resignation of Musharraf? and do you think internal conflict between PPP and PML-N will bring again Martial Law? |
Suhasini Haidar: Not Martial Law again- but certainly with Musharraf gone- the glue that sticks the ruling coalition together- may just come apart. Already there are some cracks over what to do about prosecuting Musharraf in the future
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| Somu:Thanks IBNlive for making it possible to see the News away from home and TV, such chat sessions have really made comman citizens like us to participate in the current happenings in India and the world , thanks Suhasini |
Suhasini Haidar: Keep watching Somu!- And thank you for writing in :)
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| Somu:Suhasini Thanks for your reply , I agree Democracy isnt perfect but is the best when nothing exists in system, but How true it is in Pakistans context where the Democratic govt is so fragile that an army head can topple it any time he wishes ? |
Suhasini Haidar: Hope and pray I guess - but General Kayani has shown no inclination to take political power in any way yet.
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| Sanjay Dixit:How do the common people of Pakistan view the quitting of Prez |
Suhasini Haidar: Practically everyone we have met in the past week said they want Musharraf to quit- but there were fewer people who hated him entirely- or called him corrupt. Not sure what to make of that.
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| Krupakar Manukonda:In one of your article, "Double jeopardy or quit" you have some praise for Musharraf,his cabinet and some of his achievements. Do you still believe he has done better job for his country than other "democratically" elected leaders of the past? How true is it when he claims that because of him Pakistan became more popular in the world?
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Suhasini Haidar: Maybe not the more popular- but certainly when you consider the alternative, that Musharraf could have veered Pakistan post- 9/11 to a Taliban-type course, he is responsible for making it more acceptable in the eyes of the world. I do feel that the early years of Musharraf held much promise for his country- but as I said in that article- his resignation, is to quote his last speech, in the best interests of the country
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| Somu:you had personally interviewed musharraf, how is he going to digest this one, after being the strongest man in Pak to his resignation |
Suhasini Haidar: Interesting- I actually was able to see Musharraf- not too upclose though- at a wedding in Islamabad this week- he still was saluting people with his characteristic commando air. I think the transition will be very hard for him- but unlike other leaders- it wont be the trappings of power- the money, and the luxurious lifestyle, but the absolute power he will miss. And the last few months have given him some practice in that.
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| Senthil:Should Indians rejoice on this? What difference this will make on the peace of this region?
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Suhasini Haidar: Musharraf has been one of the most familiar faces on the subcontinent for nearly a decade- and in India he will be remembered perhaps for Kargil but also for the peace process- I do think the new government is quite ready to continue the process too.
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| Jinendra Shah:Hi Suhasini, How the corporate world or Industry of pakistan reacting to it ? Positive or negative ? |
Suhasini Haidar: Well the Pakistani business world has been very negative over the uncertainty of the past few weeks, so hopefully they will be more positive now. Inflation is more than 25 %, the Karachi stock exchange at low ebb, and growth prospects downgraded further last week
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| nikhil:Will Mr. Mushararaf continue to reside in pakistan?? do you think he will be put to trial?? |
Suhasini Haidar: He could stay on here- his daughter is settled in Pakistan too- but his security is a big concern
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| Somu:Dear Suhasinr, Can the vaccum created by Musharrafs exit be filled by Zardari and Nawaz Govt ? |
Suhasini Haidar: Well as someone famously said, Democracy isnt perfect, but in the absence of anything else it is the best system.
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| umashankar:hello suhasini ji, are there any tears shed for musharaf by anybody. Since all said and done he was projecting himself as a messaiah of pakisthan and will save from all ills
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Suhasini Haidar: Not at the moment- as even his supporters have been saying he should quit in the past few weeks. Perhaps history will judge him more kindly?
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| rohin:hi suhasini this is rohin . why US is silent now ?? musharraf was key ally of US right .. He tried to control fundamentalists , didnt he ?? |
Suhasini Haidar: :) I think the US feels it has done its bit for him by ensuring there wont be a prosecution trial against him- its the international community's pressure that has brought the ruling coalition around- also the US continues to need the government in Pakistan on its side- with all that it has invested in the War on Terror
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| bp vijay:hello madam, its great to chat you on ground reality of pakistan after musharf exit. Now what does pakistan people think ? |
Suhasini Haidar: I think people here want to get on as fast as possible with the process of Musharraf's exit- so the government can turn to "more important" matters like prices and the power crisis.
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| umashankar:hello madam, are u comfortable in Pakistan--wont u think musharrafs exit will create problems and chaos |
Suhasini Haidar: Not so far- but thanks for the concern! Musharraf's exit has been on the cards for a while so we dont really anticipate "chaos"
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| Kumar:Can we trust Nawaz Sharif as much as the General? What will happen to CBM's that India went ahead with the Musharraf regime? |
Suhasini Haidar: Certainly both Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari say they are committed to much better ties with India now- they want the CBMs to be trade-oriented though. A lot will depend on how much they are able to control extremist elements in the intelligence agencies who could try and use the transition period to create trouble in Kashmir
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| kishore Gubburi:Suhasini, kishore here. My question to you is, Why doesnt the US provide asylum to Musharraf? Why doesnt US play an active role in atleast giving a honorable exit to him? Afterall, 9 years he has done a lot to Pakistan as well as fulfilled many of US wishes. |
Suhasini Haidar: Asylum isnt actually needed now that he has resigned- there are no charges against him at present- Musharraf's son Bilal is in Boston- so he can always travel there. The US has been involved in the negotiations for the safe exit for Musharraf throughout too,
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| saravanan:how does it affect the terrorist groups and ISI?how is it going to change the indo-pak peace talks? |
Suhasini Haidar: ITs all a question of how strong the govt can be now- and assert itself- the history of Pakistani political govts has been quite the opposite
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| Ashok Rai:Hi Ma'm,
How are the ground realities in Pakistan now. Will Mr Musharraf resignation help in our ongoing dialog with Pakistan.
Regards,
Ashok |
Suhasini Haidar: No big crowds yet- but the democracy activists, lawyers, and PML-N supporters are out there- many rumours still about what will happen next.
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