MUSHARRAF: Tomorrow, next week, next month, next decade . . . We still have to offer the hospitality of the state to some elements who may still imagine they can win an election. How can persons suffering from such delusions lead our great country?

ME: Quite right, General.

MUSHARRAF: So once we arrest them and clean up the system, we can hold elections. But only under the emergency, mind you. We need perfect calm for a perfect democratic result.

ME: Of course, General, of course. And you will win of course.

MUSHARRAF: Inshallah, Madam, Inshallah! Any more questions?

ME: No, General, you have removed all my doubts.

MUSHARRAF: Good, from now on you stand expelled from this country. Khuda hafiz.