Insider Opinion: Pakistan's fate in Who's Hands?

Born: 1943, age 64.
Nationality: Pakistani
General, Military Officer, Politician

by Nadeem Saleem, CCNews, Islamabad

Thank you very much for the prayers of so many people from around the world. It means that you have very soft heart for Pakistan.

In my opinon, the Taliban and Al-Qaida intend to occupy Pakistan cities instead of Afghanistan, now that it is convenient for them to stay. They will aim at getting more weapons, property and the religious sympathy of the people.

Thankfully, it will be very hard for them to reach the atom bomb of Pakistan.

Again, in my opinion, President Pervaiz Musharraf is probably right to impose a state of emergency on the country. But the implications of it could have irreversable effects. He is determined to remain as President. He might only resign his Presidency or Chief of the Military, if America ceases to support him, or if he is killed by extremists. Otherwise, Musharruf will undoubtedly remain at his post. Not even ex-president Benirzir can do anything to dissuade him at this time.

It seems to me, the future of Pakistan is not just in the hands of President Musharraf, but also in the hands of President Bush. Of course, both of them, are in the Hands of God!

Please continue to pray for our country . . . for peace to come, for God's will to be done.

~ CCNews Correspondent: Nadeem Saleem, Islamabad