The book throws up quite a few surprising revelations, one of which being that ISI was involved in President Zia's death. Ali also discusses Daniel Pearl's death and says that Musharaf's comments, like "he was too intrusive for his own good," suggests that the ISI was well behind the killing and that the Pakistani government was essentially helpless. Daniel Pearl, according to the author, was especially interested in investigating in any role played by the U.S. in training or backing the ISI.
In all, The Duel is an essential read to learn about the American factor in shaping the destiny of this Pakistan.
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