The war is deeply unpopular, and Mr Zardari seems to face an impossible task in assuaging public opinion and overcoming military reluctance while fending off American impatience.

• 战争是着实不被看好的，扎尔达里似乎面临着无法完成的挑战：他必须缓和公众情绪，化解军队的抵制态度，同时还要稳住失去耐心的美国。