THE political crisis in Pakistan is continuing unabated and there is no respite in sight. Political speculations have worsened ever since the memogate scandal, Zardari’s departure and relations with the US are deteriorating.

The internal threats from extremist groups never seem to end and continue to destabilise Pakistan, resulting in loss of lives. Never before in history has Pakistan been so debt-ridden and dependent on foreign aid.

Our external debt has crossed the $60 billion mark, the servicing of which comes to $3.5 billion annually. All economic indicators are on the negative side and our expenses outweigh our earnings.

Our sovereignty is constantly violated by drone attacks or the recent Nato strike.

On the political front, our country is ruled by parties which have a dubious past and do not have the credibility left to rule the nation further. The PML-N and the PTI’s demand for mid-term elections has been ignored by the PPP which wants to cling to power till its term expires.

The PTI is a new force that has emerged but the new inductees into the party are the same old faces which do not have clear pasts.

Another party, the APML, headed by Pervez Musharraf, seems to be a better choice. Although the party is new and has many opponents, the fact remains that it is headed by the most level-headed man that Pakistan has seen for years.

He is now eager to return to Pakistan and is not shying away from the potential challenges and difficulties that most definitely will arise.

Admittedly, he’s not a fresh face that some argue Pakistan requires but he is the most experienced person for the job in the current circumstances.

MASOOMA IMRAN Karachi