A moment later several cameramen and photographers were queuing to have their picture taken with him. Pakistan's new leader stopped answering questions, but only because he wanted everyone to hear how sorry he was that he had not offered refreshments. It was all thoroughly perplexing. He appeared clear about his objectives. We will start at the top and work down.
Nobody is out of the ring.
Last week was a very tense time and I was initially extremely apprehensive. Now that things are unfolding and we can see the sort of support we are getting in the country and outside, I feel very happy. On being told that the US ambassador had called him a man of rectitude and sincerity, the grin was back. But the smile vanished when talk turned to India. What is clear is that Gen Musharraf has got used to his new position very quickly.