This picture released by the Pakistan People's Party shows former premier Nawaz Sharif (R) walking with Asif Ali Zardari and his son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (C) as they arrive for a meeting in Islamabad on August 19, 2008. The widower of slain former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto has decided to run for president in the wake of Pervez Musharraf's resignation, officials announced Saturday. (AFP/PPP-HO/File) Pakistan's Ruling Coalition On Verge Of Collapse -- Yahoo News/AP
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's ruling coalition teetered on the brink of collapse Saturday as the two main partners squabbled over a successor to ousted President Pervez Musharraf.
Former Prime Minster Nawaz Sharif, who heads the junior partner in the coalition, demanded the dominant Pakistan People's Party slash the president's powers before he would support its candidate.
Asif Ali Zardari, head of the PPP and widower of the party's assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto, agreed Saturday to run for the presidency.
Sharif also pushed forward the deadline for restoration of dozens of judges sacked by Musharraf — another key issue dividing the two main parties since they forced the president from power less than a week ago.
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My Comment: The war in Pakistan's tribal regions are now affecting all parts of Pakistan. As the military situation gets worse, the Pakistani political situation is now in a state of chaos. the Pakistani Taliban know this, and are not helping th the situation by targeting key government and military targets. They also know that by causing mass confusion, the Pakistani Government will be unable to hold elections that would legitimize anu future government.