<i>'There is no need to impeach Musharraf’</i>
Makhdoom Amin Fahim
Pakistan parliamentary elections took place Monday, and even though formal results haven't been announced, it was clear from preliminary Election Commission results that Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party and Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N dominated.
Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari said on Thursday they want to reappoint Pakistan's Supreme Court justices, who were ousted by Musharraf in November when he imposed a countrywide state of emergency.
The opposition leaders said details of how the justices will be reappointed will be worked out when the parliament convenes.
In the meanwhile, PPP Vice-Chairman Makhdoom Amin Fahim is being considered the most likely candidate for the post of Pakistan Prime Minister. He spoke to CNN about what Pakistan's future would be under his leadership.
CNN: Would you be willing to accept this position at a time when there will be a lot of pressure on the next Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Makhdoom Amin Fahim: I know very well the problems Pakistan is facing today, but PPP is an organised party we have experts, we have knowledge. If the responsibility lies on me, I will work hard.
CNN: There were a couple of issues that appear, at least to some, to be tumbling blocks. One of them is how to handle President Musharraf. As Prime Minister, will you move forward to impeach him and have a government without him?
Makhdoom Amin Fahim: I think there's no need at the moment but the parliament is sovereign. Once we go to the parliament, the parliament will look at every issue. We should not rock the boat at this time. We must have civil transition of power from the military to the civilians.
CNN: Are you willing to sit with the Taliban and negotiate and get them involved in the political system?
Makhdoom Amin Fahim: We are not in favour of terrorism anywhere in the world. We will try to settle this issue through the parliament with the support of the people of Pakistan. Now, their advice will be the guideline.
CNN: Would you be willing to sit down with members of Taliban and these militant groups face to face?
Makhdoom Amin Fahim: We have not said anything about whether we'll be sitting with them or not. I think we should leave handling and tackling this to the parliament.
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