Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf (L)may continue to describe his US counterpart and Republican George Bush as his ?good friend? but his family seems to be backing Democrat front runner Barack Obama in the American presidential race with ?generous? donations.

Musharraf?s brother and son, who are based in the US, have been making generous donations to Obama who is a strong opponent of the Bush administration. Naveed Musharraf, the president?s brother, and Irum Bilal Musharraf, his daughter-in-law, have reportedly given donations to Obama instead of Republican Party?s John McCain.

According to US federal election commission records, Musharraf?s family has never been supportive of Republicans in terms of donations.

The family had supported John Kerry against George Bush in 2004, the News has reported. It is well known within the Pakistani community in the US that Musharraf?s family, including his son Bilal, have been quietly asking him to revise his decision to continue fighting for his position.