Many Pakistanis blame the rising militant violence in their country on Musharraf's alliance with the U.S. His reputation suffered blows in 2007 when he ousted dozens of judges and imposed emergency rule. His rivals won February parliamentary elections and have since sought his ouster, announcing impeachment plans earlier this month.

Musharraf, who has been largely sidelined since his rivals came to power, had resisted the mounting calls to quit, even after the coalition finalized impeachment charges against him and threatened to send a motion to Parliament later this week.

Who will ultimately succeed Musharraf is an open question. There has been speculation that both Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari, the leaders of the two main parties are interested in the role.

Many Pakistanis blame the rising militant violence in their country on Musharraf's alliance with the U.S.

Who do the Pakistanis blame for the clandestine nuclear program within their country?

Who do the Pakistanis blame for the clandestine nuclear program within their country?

Dr "Nukes R us" was busily selling the blue prints to anyone willing to buy.

If the new government ultimately tries to distance itself from the US, then every damn dollar of the billions we have been providing them, should stop immediately with not a dime to follow.