THIS is apropos of Nauman Saeed's letter, 'Giving Musharraf credit where due' (Aug 17). According to the writer, the dictator deserves credit where it is due and at the same time he disapproves of those who are severely condemning him for the high treason he has committed.

The analogy given by the writer is misplaced for the reason that even thieves and robbers do something good in their personal capacity but since heinous crime they commit is against society, whatever their good deeds, they are never appreciated.

Musharraf has trampled on the Constitution, the basic law of the land which he had sworn to protect (not once but twice), has committed high treason.

Therefore, he cannot be praised for what small good he did during the tenure because he acted against the call of his duty, committing an offence which is unpardonable under any cannon of law.

AMANULLAH TURK

Dubai

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This is apropos of a news report (Aug 17) quoting Prof Sajid Mir of the Jamiat Ahle Hadith as saying that former president Pervez Musharraf should be tried under Article 6 of the Constitution.

It is now very easy for people like him to raise slogans of punitive action against the former president.

But aren't these the same people who were part of the parliament sponsored during the latter's reign?

If my memory serves me well, the Jamiat Ahle Hadith was also one of the members of the General's mullah alliance, popularly known as the MMA.

Also, Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hyderi's remarks at the 'Solidarity of Pakistan' seminar that the 'armed forces' are responsible for turmoil in Pakistan and that the operation in Swat has been launched to please the US are highly irresponsible.

First of all, we should definitely not use the term armed forces to label the Pakistan Army for all the turmoil.

It is only a few within this sacred institution of our country who have been the cause of turmoil.

Secondly, to say that the operation in Swat has been launched to please the US is not the only truth.

It also benefits Pakistan and Pakistanis, the people in Swat inclusive, as it is aimed at eliminating religious extremism.

ALI HASAN

Saudi Arabia