Is this the run up to a "State of Emergency" for Pakistan?

[Churchill]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7288953.stm

Is old Mushy trying to retain control?

[lilelvis2000]

Regain what he never had?

[Churchill]

Regain what he never had?

Fair point.

But if he declares a state of emergency he doesn't have to hand over the reins, does he...?

[Marina]

The police said the first explosion hit the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) at 0925 (0425 GMT) in Lahore.

[..]

It is rare for groups to claim responsibility for the attacks, but they are usually blamed on pro-Taleban militants and on elements of now banned jihadist groups nurtured by the intelligence agencies.

Talk about reaping what you sow!

(although I suppose the FIA isn't the same as Pakistan's secret service the ISI)