| Pakistan could face suspension from the Commonwealth unless it lifts its state of emergency and holds “fair and free” elections set for January, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Wednesday. The Commonwealth has called a special ministerial meeting for next week to discuss Pakistan’s situation. “Suspension is one of the tools that is available and will no doubt be discussed at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting if there is no change in the situation that we see at the moment,” Miliband told the UK Parliament. He also called on Musharraf to release political prisoners, “energetically” pursue reconciliation with the opposition, step down as army chief by November 15 and relax media restrictions. |