Munaeem's Blog

Pakistan’s commonwealth’s membership has been suspended because of the imposition of emergency by President Musharraf.

The Commonwealth, which is made of Britain and its former colonies, does not have any influence in the international affairs. Its membership only brings in some benefits through the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation.

So it will have not much affect on Pakistan. Canada , which recommended Pakistan suspension from the Commonwealth , will get into trouble. Its forces are  fighting militants in Afghanistan.

Western powers are not in a position to dictate anything to Pakistan after 9/11. Pakistan and its army has become very important for the Muslim world. If western military aid is stopped , Pakistan will be aided secretly by Muslim countries to fulfill its military needs.