Pakistan or Unstablistan?

It was not too long ago that Pervez Musharraf was the president of Pakistan and he interfered with the judiciary.

Mr. Musharraf had imposed a state of emergency and sacked 60 judges on November 3, 2007 when the Supreme Court appeared poised to declare him ineligible to contest a presidential election while in military uniform.

That catalyzed large scale protests, which slowly and steadily forced Musharraf from power, and into a self-imposed exile.

Then, Zardari, whose claim is being the widower after Benazir Bhutto's horrific death, became the chief executive.  Not particularly well liked to begin with--after all, his nickname was "Mr. Ten Percent" for the tithe that he had to paid as bribes--Zardari was on shaky grounds .....

So, what is the story now?

Opposing groups of lawyers, supporting the chief justice and the president, gathered in courts chanting slogans.

The controversy is over the president's attempt to appoint two new judges.

The Supreme Court blocked the attempt saying the president had violated the constitution by not consulting the court about the selections beforehand.

The rift has led to fears that Pakistan could be set for further political instability, correspondents say.

Hmmm..... beginning to sound familiar to you by now?
So, what does Musharraf have to say?

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, settled here on self-exile, has hinted at a return to Pakistan politics if the voters of his country decided.

Stating that he loved his country, the former President said “I would do anything to Pakistan.”

Of course he would. Compared to Zardari, well, Musharraf will come across as Abe Lincoln.
Mr. Lincoln, am sorry to use your name in this context on Presidents Day :)