1.  What decrees/actions did Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf impose over the weekend that caused lawyers to call for a general strike in Pakistan?  Be specific.

2.  What is widely believed to be the reason for President Musharraf's actions?

3.  What reasons did Gen. Musharraf give for his actions?

4.  a) Who is Iftikhar Chaudhry?
b)  Why was Mr. Chaudhry removed from his post?

5.  a) What is the MMA?
b)  How is President Musharraf's support of the MMA seen as increasing al Qaeda terrorism operations in the area, according to security analyst Bahukutumbi Raman?

6.  President Musharraf has frequently claimed to have promoted a free press in Pakistan.  What steps did he take over the weekend to limit freedom of the press?

7.  How is the U.S. reacting to President Musharraf's actions?

8.  How might the recent actions of President Musharraf, ally of the U.S. against Islamic terrorists, hurt our efforts in the area?