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"In this incisive book, Abid Ullah Jan asks searching questions and offers provocative answers. The Musharraf Factor is an impressive contribution to our understanding of the crisis of identity and way of life that lie darkly ahead."

-MEDIA MONITORS NETWORK

"In his book, The Musharraf Factor, Abid Ullah Jan convincingly demonstrates that Musharraf is merely one in a long series of corrupt leaders who have ruled Pakistan during its 58-year history. The very raison d'tre of Pakistan's existence - to establish a state based on the principles of Islam- is falling apart and was, in fact, never really taken seriously by its leaders despite all their high sounding speeches. In the words of Shahid Javed Burki of the World Bank and former Finance Minister of Pakistan, Pakistan `is in danger of losing Jinnah's legacy.' This book thoroughly outlines how Pakistan's demise is imminent and how both internal and external factors have played a part in this process. Solidly researched, The Musharraf Factor is essential reading for those following political developments in South Asia."

-Yahya Abdul Rehman
Editor MONTREAL MUSLIM NEWS

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Contents

INTRODUCTION: The Hard Questions   

The introduction summarizes the present situation and puts the hard question before the reader which most of the analysts either avoid or address in a way to safeguard vested interests of various stakeholders.

CHAPTER 1: The Musharraf Doctrine

Explains the Musharraf’s doctrine, the incentives and motivations that forces him into the compulsive behaviour of gamblers, his enlightened moderation and the consequences.

CHAPTER 2: The Impossibility of Establishing Islam

Explains how and why the so-called fundamentalist religious parties and groups will never be able to achieve their stated objectives.

CHAPTER 3: Restoring Democracy Impossible

Explain the factors and situation that have made establishment of truly democratic rule in Pakistan impossible.

CHAPTER 4: Collective Helplessness Reaches Critical Mass

This chapter shows how the masses, the political parties and all other institutions are totally helpless – a state that leads to desperation.

CHAPTER 5: Military Occupation Prevails

Explains how Pakistan has been indirectly fully and effectively occupied by its own armed forces and the factors that will keep this occupation thriving in the foreseeable future.

CHAPTER 6: Zionist Influence Intensifies

Puts attitude and actions of Pakistani leaders since the inception of Pakistan in perspective and analysts the role of Zionist influences in the major decision General Musharraf had made so far.

CHAPTER 7: No Will for the Solution

Shows how majority of Pakistanis have become oblivious and insensitive to their collective fate.

CHAPTER 8: Softening the High Value Target Under Way

This chapter explains how Pakistan has become the high value target and how all energies are focus on neutralising and softening this target.

                  CONCLUSION

INDEX

BIBLIOGRAPHY

ANNEXTURE

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