August 26, 2008
US Ambassador to UN Held Unauthorized talks with Zardari
Mr. Khalilzad, the US ambassador to the UN, has held several secret talks with Zardari, the leader of the PPP Pakistan's largest political party, and possible Presidential nominee. This has angered several senior administration officials because Mr. Khalilzad is not authorized to speak to Zardari.
With an uncertain political future in Pakistan it is very foolish to appear to side with anyone at the moment. Sharif, the leader of the PML-N has just backed out of the ruling coalition party so therefore the government could dissolve within the near future.
Hypothetically speaking, imagine if the above were to happen and Sharif's PML-N party wins the majority in Pakistan's parliament. Sharif would be upset with the US for sidding with his arch rival, Zardari, and as a result may not go after the taliban as much as we would like him to.
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