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The sudden departure of President Musharraf from the helm of affairs in troubled Pakistan has created numerous doubts and uncertainties; most prominent are the stability of the shaky coalition in Islamabad and its expected stance towards support for the U.S.-led War on Terrorism in Afghanistan.

Every challenge also presents an opportunity, and the challenges posed by the current political situation in Pakistan are no different. In order for these to be tackled, however, it must be ensured that the views as well as the compulsions of the involved stake-holders are fully taken into account.