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WASHINGTON: The massive deluge of WikiLeaks disclosures hit the Pakistani political scene on Wednesday when stunning details of secret, behind the door conversations, assessments, invectives and decisions were released, gunning down almost every big political player in the country.
The major bombshells revealed are:
* General Kayani thought of removing and sending Zardari into exile during the Long March days;
* Asif Ali Zardari disclosed that Benazir Bhutto had come to Pakistan after getting “clearance” from the US;
* Zardari had promised immunity and safe passage to Musharraf before becoming the president;
* Musharraf wanted to sack Kayani because he was not helping; Faryal Talpur has been named as Zardari’s successor and the next President of Pakistan;
* General Kayani says Faryal will be a better president than Zardari.
* Zardari showed Benazir’s will to Anne Patterson to convince her that he was the genuine heir;
* PM Gilani approved the drone attacks; Gen Kayani wanted to remove Zardari and elevate Asfandyar Wali as president;
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