End of the coalition

For reasons best known to him, Zardari does not trust the deposed judges, especially the highly respected CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry. He or his colleagues, especially Sherry Rehman and PPP spokesman Farhatullah Babar should clarify as to why Mr Zardari and the rank and file of PPP despise the deposed judges? What are they afraid off? They are playing to the tunes of the general on the judges issue! On the other hand, PML-N has held up the judges' cause with honesty and steadfastness.
They have a principled stance, fully endorsed by the bar and the people. BB had promised that CJ Iftikhar and all the deposed judges would be restored. The PPP co-chairman should have respected BB's wishes. Instead he has supported the policy of Musharraf, and endorsed the judges appointed by the former president; after taking oath under the PCO.
Nawaz Sharif has upheld the cause and sacrifices of the legal community. In the short run he may pay a price politically, but in the long run despite political intrigues and machinations, his steadfastness and high integrity will pay off.
Hopefully, he will be able to redeem his promises and emerge victorious. It is hoped that after becoming president, Asif Zardari will display magnanimity; will reinstate the deposed judges, and invite PML-N to rejoin the coalition government.
The writer is a retired air marshal