He said US threats to launch an operation in the tribal
areas and the recent targeting of Chinese nationals by Islamic
militants had played a role in the issue being discussed.
"In addition, the situation on the borders and the suicide attacks are also a concern," Mr Azeem added.
But speaking to reporters, Pakistan Muslim League
President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain dampened speculation, saying: "There
is no possibility of an emergency", Reuters news agency reported.
A meeting of senior government officials headed by President Musharraf is expected to be held on Thursday to decide the issue.
Elections threat
Under a state of emergency, powers to detain citizens would be extended and parliament could extend its tenure by a year.
It would also allow the president to postpone national elections due to be held later in 2007.
This could enable him to continue in his role as chief of Pakistan's powerful military.
Opposition political parties, like Pakistan's largest party, the PPP, want Gen Musharraf to give up the role.
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Please look at the following sentence of the above.
Under a state of emergency, powers to detain citizens would be extended and parliament could extend its tenure by a year.
I have learnt to write the words 'would be' in the case of hypothesis. Marius taught this point somewhere in May.
I am not sure why it is necessary to use the hypothetical form for the events which will take place when there is state of emergency. Because we know under the state of emergency there are changes in the system of administration.
So what is wrong with the following sentence:
Under a state of emergency, powers to detain citizens will be extended and parliament could extend its tenure by a year.