The PPP govt has been handling things very wisely. Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has come out as a stalwart leader, a mediator between opposing political currents - and making sure all are on board.
He was also the one who mediated for the restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhary, a mass movement that was fast threatening to destabilise the country, as the Taliban knocked on Islamabad's doors.
The national assembly session was a heartening break from the press conferences held by the Islamic hardlines, Jamat-i-Islami and the extremely confused, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. The PM took all political forces in confidence over the operation. Some concern was raised by the PML-N over having not been informed earlier, but the party did not stage a walkout and completely supported the operation. It would have been better if the opposition had been informed, but even so, today’s national assembly session and the govt’s efforts to take all on board is remarkable. This is one of the good times in Pakistani politics.
The JUI staged a walkout, a party with Islamic ideology, but moderate as compared to the Jamat-i-Islami. The hallmark is again the anti-American rhetoric. The party walked out in protest of the operation, after having earlier warned the parliament of Taliban advances (some weeks ago).
Gilani also appealed for international aid for IDPs, announcing another 1 milion for the displaced people.
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