Musharraf turns from a 20 year-old mindset Posted by Scott Manning on January 12, 2002 | Comments (0)

General Musharraf's speech to the nation contained measures designed to reduce tension with India, but it also included a powerful message for ordinary people at home: that Pakistan has to modernise if it wants to play an important part on the world stage.

The Western world may not be entirely surprised by what General Musharraf had to say, as it has grown accustomed to seeing him as a partner in a battle against terrorism and Muslim extremism. But in the context of Pakistani history, this was an extraordinary speech. Full Story...