Why the US is backing Musharraf

Politicians in Washington are urging George Bush to come down harder on the Pakistani president

As the US administration closely watches events unfolding in Pakistan, it still considers Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistani president, to be the only man capable of helping with the so-called ‘war on terror’.

 

However, some politicians in Washington are now urging George Bush, the US president, to come down harder on Musharraf.

 

Why does Washington continue to support Musharraf?

 

What other options are there if Musharraf is forced to step down?

 

Find out on Inside Story.