The mutiny of 6 October 2004, which resulted in significant delays in the preparatory work, and the lack of financial resources are advanced as the main reasons for this delay, which can be considered reasonably justified.

Soldiers charged with mutiny have received the death penalty. This process has deepened pro and anti US divisions within the army, both among commissioned and non commissioned officers, but nothing in Pakistan today suggests that radical change is imminent.

But there is one other British prime minister who may come close Margaret Thatcher, a highly contentious figure, who was loved by some and loathed by others. Even her resignation, 25 years ago this year, was spurred by a mutiny in her own cabinet and party.

Likewise, while the Chinese Yuan might be king in 50 years, China s moribund financial system will prevent it from being crowned anytime soon. A huge share of world trade is denominated in dollars, even if some OPEC presidents, such as Venezuela s Hugo Chávez, openly preach mutiny.

The Chief of General Staff, General Tagme Na Waie, carried out a series of sensitization meetings in all regions and barracks to promote the reconciliation of the different military factions, although the members of the military hierarchy removed from their posts after the 6 October 2004 mutiny have not yet resumed active duty.