Musharraf is probably the best leader Pakistan has ever produced or could have oped for. Their democracy will throw up only thugs like Nawaz Sharif or the fundamentalist. A military strongmen with secular and liberal disposition can take decisions which are quick and good for the country. Most educated people in Pakistan are actually quite happy to have the general running the show because of the cultural freedoms and economic growth that has happened during his rule. And this guy is really the most courageous leader anywhere in the world.