American officials have been pressing Pakistan’s military leadership to be more aggressive in going after the Haqqanis. And Mr. Sharif’s exit means that General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Pakistani Army’s chief, assumes an even bigger role. “But the fact is,” he added, “they already have all the power in the military. So it’s not that big a change.”For some in American security circles, that is a relief. If he, or his children, are convicted on corruption charges, that could spark civil unrest in Pakistan, South Asia experts said.

Source: New York Times July 29, 2017 00:33 UTC