Pakistan is the warped image of India. Both countries have a similar heritage and ethos, having been created from British India. But here the similarity ends as Pakistan is more a Frankenstein, a mutant ugly and full of sores, while india has comparatively moved forward. During this period of turmoil, Pakistan has had rulers who were ego centric and failed to see the good of Pakistan. Leaders like Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who helped break Pakistan and General Zia ul Haq, who ushered in islamic mores and encouraged terrorism.
In this turmoil only 2 men of some standing emerge namely general Ayub Khan and General Musharraf. Unfortunately Musharraf has soiled his hands with a treacherous attack in Kargil. Ayub is the thus the sole Pakistan leader who brought a semblance of stability in Pakistan. General Ayub ruled for 10 years and during this time he kept Pakistan relatively modern. He deserves credit that during his 10 year rule he saw Pakistan remain relatively free from sectarian violence. I vote for General Ayub Khan as the best President Pakistan ever had.
