COMMENT Pakatan Rakyat has ceased to exist. The outcome of PAS' motion to sever ties with DAP in its recent muktamar.

The announcement of DAP yesterday of the non-existence of Pakatan is the outcome of serious political conflict with PAS, not just over hudud but over its non-adherence to a common policy framework.

However, ties with PKR will continue as  before and the prospect of developing ties with progressive forces have emerged as a viable option...