USA, ISI, Pakistran - Musharraf and Hussain Haqqani

Re: the linked news reports, former President Musharraf said in front of TV cameras, "we must resist maligning national institutions." He also likened ISI with similar agencies and departments of other countries. It is easy to overlook Musharraf's remarks, citing his strong life-long affiliation with the Army. But in jumps our neo-conzix ambassador in DC with his remarks defending ISI, as reported by Geo TV's reporter from DC. Mr. Haqqani's defense of ISI is perplexing indeed.

In recent days three top American generals have turned their guns on Pakistan, accusing elements of its main intelligence agency, the ISI, of supporting Taliban and al-Qaeda militants. American leverage in South Asia