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October 1999: The USA said it would "oppose any attempt by political and military officials to overthrow the Pakistani government through extra-constitutional means". The UK made similar statements.
December 2004: Pervez Musharraf, who promptly seized power through exactly those means, is now hailed as a "key ally in the war on terror" and is an honoured guest in London and Washington.
Hmm. Draw your own conclusions...
December 2004: Pervez Musharraf, who promptly seized power through exactly those means, is now hailed as a "key ally in the war on terror" and is an honoured guest in London and Washington.
Hmm. Draw your own conclusions...
