Even now if the govt can get him out through legal remedies the standing of the govt as against the other parties (and with the people too) will be much improved as being the only party standing up against terrorism and for law and order.
The court is having a nice time playing cat and mouse game with Gilani. In India this couldnt have happened as judge would be immediately transfered or dumped leading cases. But if theres so much law in Pakistan why govt didnt file an appeal for Dr Afridi