The very factors that led to the rise of Shehbaz Sharif become significant if Pakistan is to witness a recovery of its economy and an evolution of the army's role.
In Pakistan, when someone is coerced by the army to change their views, it is said that the person’s 'software has been updated'. This may be the time for brass to ponder if their own software needs a reset.
Is there a method to this madness? Can the Supreme Court of Pakistan redeem itself at this crucial juncture? If it fails, will opposition parties rise to the occasion?
The army remains doggedly averse to cede its monopoly over defining the ‘national interest’ and formulating the national security and foreign policies.