Wow

Musharraf pardoned Pakistani scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan, who sold nuclear secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea (but not Iraq). Those are some pretty serious crimes, but Khan was regarded as a hero among Pakistani citizens, so I have to wonder if Musharraf's actions are politically motivated. But politically motivated for whom?

The prevailing view is that the US is willing to accept Khan's explanation, plus the dismantling of his global nuclear merchandising network, because it's preparing to launch an offensive against Al Qaeda and Taliban elements along the Afghan border, say US and Pakistan officials, in hopes of capturing Osama bin Laden. If Musharraf's government were to be connected to Khan's nuclear deals, the US might be forced under existing nonproliferation law to impose sanctions on Pakistan at a moment when it most needs the South Asian nation's help.

Oh. I should have figured it would benefit America. America loves to support countries whose governments violate human rights.