Mr. Musharraf has charisma. But he was a colossal disappointment for Pakistanis because of his failure to end destructive Pakistani politics and his exaggerated trust in the Americans. Now he is trying to make a comeback. Does he stand a chance?The increased belligerence of Mr. Nawaz Sharif can only be matched by the exponential increase in the public appearances of former president Pervez Musharraf.
The present government is incompetent and has no credibility. The popularity ratings of Mr. Zardari are half that of Mr. Musharraf.General Musharraf has a great personality and can speak really well. His eloquence can only be matched by his self-confidence. There are no absolutes, but the general consensus is that he is incorruptible and his team, judging by Pakistani standards, was not corrupt, or not as corrupt as Mr. Zardari’s or Mr. Sharif’s.