I’m not a big fan of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.

But the way he withstood US pressure and detonated six nuclear bombs in response to India's five deserves applause. That was real leadership, absolutely undeniable, and will be etched in history.

Nawaz gave Pakistan the status of a nuclear power by testing nukes, while Imran wanted to give up nukes when the Kashmir dispute was settled.

That's the difference between a statesman and a showman.