Lonely at the top

PPP Co-Chairman Asif Zardari's claim that "President Musharraf is standing alone today" just because of his party's political strategy can be disputed. Perhaps, he needs to acknowledge that it was the PML(N) that always remained disinclined to work with Musharraf even when the PPP leadership was prepared to maintain the status quo. But after the four-party ruling coalition decided to impeach him in its recent summit in Islamabad, the PPP was seen seriously endeavouring along with other partners to make the move a success. This became evident when two provincial assemblies adopted, with an overwhelming majority, resolutions asking the President to either seek a vote of confidence or resign, with the other two to follow soon.