Thought provoking article . However, as regards to the intervention of the army , I beg to differ as to bring the situation of taking over by army is due to the incompetency of our political leadership . You see , Pervez Musharraf was compelled to come in as he was sacked while he was boarded on a plane . This unceremonious and disgraceful sacking of army chief compelled his colleagues to resort to “counter coup” . Had the plan of them PM been successful , it would have brought a bad name of army and its respect would have been damaged to unimaginable extent . Agreed, army is subservient to the civilian government and PM has the legitimate right to sack any of his subordinate at his will and wish but there is a renowned way of doing that . If Gen Musharraf had become “persona non grata” , the Ministry of defence should have been directed to prepare his papers or on his arrival , he would have been called in the office by PM and over a cup of tea, his resignation asked for . The army has no lust for power and that has been exhibited by the successors of Gen Musharraf . Please analyse it in true perspective .