Enemy in the Ranks?
Last night, here in Britain, the BBC's Newsnight programme broadcast an interview with President Musharraf of Pakistan. He's been quite the charmer in Washington as he promoted his new book, poked his finger in a few political eyes and appeared on the Daily Show, a popular comedy act, eating Twinkies and joking about Osama bin Laden (and George Bush). Today, it's all a bit more serious. He's meeting Tony Blair and no doubt they'll be discussing a paper that casts serious doubt on Pakistan's sincerity and ability to fight the Taliban and Al Qaeda.
KEY EXCERPTS...
Pakistan is not currently stable but on the edge of chaos. [The West has] turned a blind eye towards existing instability and the indirect protection of Al Qaeda and promotion of terrorism. Indirectly Pakistan (through the ISI) has been supporting terrorism and extremism - whether in London on 7/7 or in Afghanistan or Iraq.
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DISGRACE AND REDEMPTION
Meanwhile, Pakistan's cricket captain, Inzamam ul-Haq, has been cleared of ball tampering charges, but has been found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute. What's your reaction to the ICC's decision? Has this damaged cricket's reputation? Let us know.
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