So, we are now out of commonwealth. Though emergency rule is not justified but the way things are happening here, I don't think any so-called democratic party would have been able handle it better than Musharraf. We need a person who can rule with an iron hand. Bhutto was the only true politician we had. He had political vision and foresight which many politicians including his daughter, don't have. Sadly, he is history now. Our politicians today can't see anything beyond their personal interests. There is no such word as 'national' in their dictionary. Musharraf, apparently a dictator, has contributed a lot in nourishing democracy in Pakistan. He introduced mayoral system and for the first time, we really have educated people in the cabinet. There has been a growth in financial sector and economy has expanded at its fastest clip. Macroeconomic environment has gained more strength while this government has paid attention to microeconomic finance as well. Anyone who has lived in Pakistan in 90's decade considers Musharraf's regime progressive than the previous regimes.

I can only hope that commonwealth leaders reconsider their decision of suspending Pakistan's membership.