So finally President Zardari gave up. He lost the energy to face the ongoing developments in Supreme Court. Memo gate proved fatal for PPP government and they had to call back the Ambassador Husain Haqqani from USA. Later on, PMLN Chief Mr. Nawaz Sharif filed a petition in Supreme Court for transparent inquiry of the scandal. Supreme Court constituted a committee under Tariq Khosa to look into the matter and submit its report.
On the same day, PPP Senator Babar Awan gave harsh statements against the actions taken by Supreme Court. He said that another PPP government was going to be overturned and vowed that they will oppose any such adventure by non-democratic forces in the country. Imran Khan and his party kept silent on the issue. However, both Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi appreciated Nawaz Sharif’s act.
On 6th December 2011, President Zardari suddenly left for UAE along with his team of doctors for heart treatment. Now there are rumours that he will not return home. Zardari was going to address to the joint session of National Assembly and Senate by the mid of December. His departure at such a crucial moment has raised many questions. On the other hand, contradictions in official statements have further pointed that there is something fishy. Bilawal Zardari met Prime Minister in Islamabad. He also had talks with the other party leaders.
It is likely that Prime Minister will dissolve National Assembly and a caretaker government will be formed. All parties will be given representation in the interim set up. Elections will not be held soon as the preparation of fair voter lists is in progress. It is expected that this caretaker government will remain for a long period, around one and a half years minimum. Nawaz Sharif has reduced his differences with Establishment. However, Establishment is not willing to bring him as Prime Minister in next set up. Hence, Imran Khan is likely to be crowned.
Good analysis. Lets see!