HE’S GONE

The sober grey suit and tie were just right for the occasion. It was Pervez Musharraf ’s last day in office as president of Pakistan. He addressed the nation in a televised speech, took the guard of honour for one last time and left.

The former general’s future is a matter of wild speculation here in Pakistan and abroad: Where will he go? What will he do? And there are no answers at the moment, only choices and options.

Analysts believe that Musharraf has gone as part of a deal, overseen by the Pakistan Army, which will not allow its former chief to be humiliated.

Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro assumed the office of acting president later in the day. A full-time successor will have to be named within the next four months according to the constitution.

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