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The decision by the PML(N) and the PPP to share power in Pakistan is a welcome development. Coalitions do have their share of uncertainties and turbulence. But a government that is determined to restore democracy and judicial autonomy in its country is definitely better than a government ruled by a military dictator. An air of optimism has set in as leaders of all political parties in Pakistan have resolved their differences and decided to recognise the voice of the people.

Sumathi Chandrashekaran,
Chennai

The decision of the PML(N) to join the PPP-led coalition government at the Centre and the PPP to join a PML(N)-led government in Punjab has brought cheer to not only the people of Pakistan who voted for them but to all peace-loving people of the subcontinent. Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif have exercised the only option open to them to end the authoritarian rule of General (retd) Pervez Musharraf.

K.D. Viswanaathan,
Coimbatore

It is hoped that the coming together of the two major democratic parties in Pakistan will lend the system greater stability. And that it will herald an era of peace and harmony in our neighbourhood.

P. Prasand Thampy,
Thiruvalla

Prompted by their determination to lay the foundation for a credible parliamentary democracy, after days of negotiations and political uncertainty, the leaders of the two major democratic parties of Pakistan have shown considerable statesmanship. What is commendable is that both parties have accommodated each other’s concerns and aspirations.

Nalini Vijayaraghavan,
Thiruvananthapuram

Mr. Zardari-led PPP and Mr. Sharif-led PML (N) can go a long way in restoring peace and democracy in Pakistan. At the same time, they will have to tread cautiously. They can remove Gen. Musharraf and his staunch supporters from the political scene only in a phased manner. If they resist the general immediately, he may be tempted to issue another legal order framework. The two leaders will have to sort out their differences to ensure that the government does not collapse like a pack of cards.

Agam Goel,
New Delhi

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