Newsweek has published a lists of 50 most powerful men in the world. President-elect Barack Obama tops the lists. Surprisingly the General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani of Pakistan Army ranks 20th. The question is what makes General Kayani this much powerful. Ever since the start of war against terror, Pakistan has come on the centre stage. General Kayani heads Pakistan Army that is actively involved in the war in the tribal areas of country.
Pakistan has a long history of martial laws. If the political situation in Pakistan worsens, he will emerge as the most important men. Ultimately, in the politics of Pakistan, it is the chief of army staff, whose voice matters. General Kayani became the chief of army staff after General Pervez Musharraf doffed his uniform. He has also served as the director general of Inter Services Intelligence Agency.