Musharraf not Washington's blue-eyed boy
The United States had anticipated the impending coup in Pakistan but was still caught unawares by the speed and decisiveness of the army.

Congressmen oppose Pressler waiver
Four leading US Congressmen have condemned the military coup in Pakistan and demanded retention of the current Pressler provisions barring military sales to Islamabad.

Britain, European Union seek restoration of democracy
Reactions to the coup in Pakistan from Britain, the European Union (EU) and the Commonwealth give an early indication of the kind of isolation the country faces unless democracy is restored.

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