The members of the Commonwealth had discussed the issue of Pakistan's membership after a new government was formed in Islamabad following the February 18 general election.

A formal announcement in this regard will be made by the CMAG in London, the Daily Times quoted diplomatic sources as saying.

On November 10 last year, the CMAG had given a 10-day ultimatum to Musharraf to lift the emergency rule he had imposed or face the suspension of Pakistan's membership. Musharraf withdrew the emergency in December.

Some leading members of the grouping, including Britain, have assured Pakistan that its membership will be restored. During a recent telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, his British counterpart David Milliband had said he hoped that Pakistan would soon become an active member of the Commonwealth.