Lahore, Mar 12 : US lawmakers have warned Pakistan of the consequences of impeaching President Pervez Musharraf.

In the opinion piece given to the Wall Street Journal, US Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison said the country would prove to be a stronger ally in the war on terror if there would be a legitimate democratic Government is in place.

She described Pakistan as being weakened by a fragile constitutional order and "the impotence of its governing institutions".

Hutchison also noted that all of Pakistan's leaders are imperfect to run the country, but they had "redeeming qualities".

She also expressed concern on the new coalition’s plan to cut down military operations against terrorists.

She said the US will continue to support Pakistan's leaders as long as they support democracy. (ANI)