Just to expand on one of Geopolitic's points. Musharraf chose the west as opposed to militant Islam.
We had all better be glad that he chose it, and hope that Pakistan continues to do so. The disciples of Al Quaeda would like nothing better than to take control of a country which possesses a nuclear arsenal.
No need to worry then about them assembling a 'dirty bomb' using bits and pieces salvaged from hospital radiology departments,or Russian nuclear power stations, because they wouldn't have to go to all that bother.
If there is the SLIGHTEST chance of the militants seizing power in Pakistan, the US and her allies will be in there quicker than lightning.
Giok