The impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf is currently the favourite issue among gamblers in Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Sahiwal and Dera Ghazi Khan. A large number of people are putting millions on this issue. Some gamblers, on the request of anonymity, revealed that the bookmakers in the city have declared Musharraf the "favourite" with a rate of 70/120.
Several bookmakers disclosed the equal rate of 95-95 in both conditions. Similarly, the bookmakers said that there were several reasons behind Musharraf being declared the favourite. Quoting the statements of gamblers, who are betting on this issue, said: "Some of them believe that the impeachment will not be a success and that Musharraf will resign and leave the country." "Similarly, others believe that the ruling coalition will be able to successfully impeach the president," the added.