Thanks a ton Sharma sir for this analytic post. Pakistan is certainly a threat  not only to its neighbours but to the world as a whole. Pakistan is the breeding ground of terrorists. Its a open secret and the Western world also knows it. Having born on the foundations of hatred, the academic curriculum in Pakistan is designed accordingly. Madarsas in Pakistan are teaching the same to its future citizens. Those groomed in Madarsas feel proud to join a terrorist group/Mafia gang. Its became a culture there. So, the Military could able to implement its evil designs with ample support from the society. Western world particularly US is fighting against the terrorism elsewhere leaving the breeding ground. The US controlled UN could not able to impose sanctions against Pakistan against the will of US.  Infighting  will ruin Pakistan one day or other.  Its certain.  

dear rajivji, here are my two pennies worth - and thx for referring such thought provoking analysis.

since independence Pakistan has been suffering due to the rivalry between various institutions. The president, the pm, the army, the isi, the judiciary, and not the least the fundamentalists of various hues – in constant, thoughtless, mad, competition for power. Imagine this: 31 pc of their population lives below the poverty line, which constitutes nearly 4 pc of the world’s similarly unfortunate. Only 4 pc of the consumption is done by the poorest 10 pc against nearly 28 pc by the richest 10 pc. 4.5 pc of all private land is owned by nearly 91 pc of the population, whereas the other 9 pc owns the remaining 95 pc !!! (OK, these figures may lack authenticity, but even if they are marginally indicative !! – I would hate to be living there). with high stake power games, unaccounted money etc etc etc who is looking at morals, ethics, etc etc, or even their own countrymen ? the thoughts put forth by rajivji are well articulated but I would like to clarify the thought of using terror as a strategic design against us is neither new nor has it ever gone un-noticed. in fact it is very carefully monitored by several agencies.

the current situation in Pakistan, political and militarily appears to have outlived its utility for the US and may be seen as counter-productive. Notwithstanding, given the critical strategic exigencies US cannot afford to walk out of Pakistan leaving behind a geo-political vacuum. next year the entire governing structure of Pakistan is due for change. Zardari / Gilani equation appears to be on borrowed time allowed by an assertive Supreme Court. In all probability the current political dispensation may be compelled by the judiciary to step down and pave the way for elections. (Let’s also not forget Musharraf and Imran khan at this stage).

Countrymen ? Voters ? who is talking of them ? we talk only power here sir – votes may only be a small tool to get what we want!!!! 

As rightly pointed out by Shri Muralidharanji, it is a disturbing trend. What is the best option available to stop this? I don't think UN sanctions will sort out this issue. As a person well versed with international trends, you also suggest some remedy to this !!

Rajeev ji, this is very disturbing.  If this is the trend as observed by you in Pakistan, people in Pakistan would never imagine to get Democracy, in true sense,in the country! When the Army, who are supposed to safeguard the interests of people and sovereignty of the country, is engaged in such exercise, how can you expect peace in the South Asia region?  They would not only harm Pakistan, but would be posing permanent threat to the neighbouring countries, especially India.  Why can't UN impose sanctions on them?