Musharraf's allegations

Pakistan Preident says that the sardars hold their tribesmen in utter subjection, exploit them, and force upon them a life of ignorance and misery.

• The tribal chiefs or sardars are against any development. They oppose development projects because they will bring prosperity to the area and will end the archaic tribal system which preserves their power.

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• The tribal leaders are also accused of playing into foreign hands.

• They hold their tribesmen in utter subjection, exploit them, and force upon them a life of ignorance and misery.