The situation in Pakistan continues to deteriorate and Pakistani President Musharraf's actions seem to be accelerating the crisis. The current state of emergency, the suspension of the Constitution and the power grab taken to secure his position are not building confidence in the Pakistani population.

As Musharraf's minions arrest attorneys, interfere with news coverage and threaten to maintain the state of emergency until the government decides it is no longer necessary, unrest continues to grow. (click here to read)

Benazir Bhutto provides a troubling commentary on the events of the last few weeks available at CNN.com (Click here to read) She will increasingly become the voice of a desperate population, especially if Musharraf continues down the path he is on tonight.

Musharraf claims that an activist Supreme Court has forced him to take his extreme actions. His actions are stifling to freedom in Pakistan and damaging the image of Pakistan throughout the world.

Here's hoping Musharraf begins moving his country back towards freedom and democratic processes before the country spirals completely out of control, as a destabilized Pakistan creates increased instability in the Middle East.