General Musharaf’s Civilian Outfit
By Dr. Ghayur Ayub
London, UK

 

It was interesting to watch General Musharaf in a well-tailored civilian suit while addressing a military function attended by senior military officials of 22 countries at the National Defense University. It was equally interesting to see him threatening the US about quitting the coalition force if it didn’t stop accusing him or the ISI of not doing enough against terrorism.
He likes to attend civilian functions and political jalsas (gatherings) in uniform. So why this paradox? Was he trying to warn the Americans as a civilian in 2007 after unconditionally accepting their offer (some might call that an order) in uniform in 2001?

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