Now, this is what the real game is all about.
Mr. Nawaz Sharif and his PMLN have always wanted the judges to be restored and in that they would hit two birds with one stone; Zardari and Musharraf. Now, even though Musharraf is gone, Zardari is still there, and, Mr. Nawaz Sharif would like to see Justice Ch. Iftikhar return and repeal the NRO. Mr. Sharif would then detach from the "coalition" at an appropriate time and try to trigger an early election, hoping to cash in on his popularity. Also, Mr. Sharif needs a weak President who would allow the ban on the 3rd time premiership to be repealed (according to the 17th ammendment, removing this ban requires the Presidents approval).
Mr. Zardari and his PPP on the other hand have made up their mind; Mr. Zardari has decided to become the President so that even if Mr. Sharif is successful in triggering an early election, Mr. Zardari himself as President will be the one holding these elections. And, if Mr. Sharif wins those elections and forms the govt, Mr. Zardari will be ready and armed with 58 2b to spoil their fun as the President will continue to be the President for the next 5 years, regardless of early elections and new govts.
Otherwise, there would be no reason for Zardari as President to keep 58 2b, the Prime Minister, his Prime Minster can dissolve the govt. and the assemblies at any time.
Also, a powerful President Zardari, who would remain President even if the govt. and the assemblies were dissolved and the country was heading for an election, would be able to keep his party under his thumb and spoil any plans Amin Fahim might have for taking charge of the PPP.
Also, as long as Zardari is President, Mr. Sharif will not be able to remove the 3rd time ban on premiership.
In addition to the above, Mr. Zardari can also use his governors to cause trouble in the provinces if the need be, specially in Punjab where the PMLN is the most powerful party. Perhaps there might soon be governor rule in Punjab in the PMLN gives the PPP trouble.
It has been a week since Musharraf left, and, these politicians are already showing their true colors.
