What is the next move of the erstwhile Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf? Forget of us; even scores of media persons in the realm of his own country are in quest of a definite answer. It shouldn’t be forgotten that he was once at the helm of affairs in Pakistan. He was an Army General…., then he became President through deposing the (then) civilian government. He is also alleged as the foremost culpable person for Pakistani misadventure against India in Kargil in 1999.

He is indeed a colorful person. What is he doing these days? If media reports are to be believed Pervez Musharraf is gearing up for participating in Pakistan\'s politics after November 30 when a two-year constitutional bar on him holding public office ends. Is this an endeavor to put an end to all his escapades? It’s still secret but his present stance may fail to convince his countrymen;  demand for the trial of Pervez Musharraf for treason by the opposition PML-N I is increasing with the passing of each day almost.

Is he joining PML-Q? This is also uncertain but if Chaudhry Shahbaz, a PML-Q leader and a former federal minister is believed, he is close to join this political party. Chaudhry said, "Musharraf would unite various factions of the PML-Q and participate in politics from that platform."

It has been learnt that Shahbaz met Musharraf in Saudi Arabia last week for consultations. He said the two-year constitutional restriction that prevents Musharraf from participating in politics will end on November 30, after which "he would announce his future strategy".

It is to be noted Pakistani laws bar Musharraf, 66 from joining active politics for two years from the date on which he stepped down as army chief and he has been living outside Pakistan since mid-April.

It is supposed Musharraf’s visit to Saudi Arabia was not without reason. He went there in order to lobby the royal family to use its influence with opposition PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, who has been insisting on the former military ruler\'s trial.