Realism must prevail

WITH the Balochistan Assembly also following in the footsteps of the other three provincial assemblies on the issue of the President’s impeachment, there is little justification for him now to continue to claim to represent the federation. President Musharraf’s isolation is increasing with every passing day. On Wednesday night the function held at the President’s House was boycotted by the Prime Minister and the federal cabinet. On Thursday no federal minister attended the function arranged to award medals. The absence of the COAS from both functions was widely noted by the media. Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar, who supposedly maintained a soft corner for him, has said it is time now for the President to go. Meanwhile the President has reportedly been told by his foreign friends that it would be unrealistic on his part to hope to continue to hold his office. The chargesheet to indict him has reportedly been finalized and would be presented in the National Assembly on Monday.