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Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections before 15 February, President Pervez Musharraf says. Gen Musharraf announced the decision hours after coming under pressure from US President George W Bush to hold elections in January, as scheduled. Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections before 15 February, President Pervez... more
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Pervez Musharraf has said he will step down from his role as military general, and that elections will be held in February, a month later than planned, as arrests of opposition party members continued overnight.Pervez Musharraf has said he will step down from his role as military general, and... more
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Three politicians and a union activist were arrested on Monday and have been charged with treason for making anti-government speeches in the southern port city of Karachi, a court official said Thursday.
If convicted, the charge carries a maximum sentence of death.Three politicians and a union activist were arrested on Monday and have been charged... more
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Replacing Musharraf and finding alternatives in Pakistan is much more difficult than it seems it's not a simple matter of democracy or military dictatorship, as this Slate article attests.Replacing Musharraf and finding alternatives in Pakistan is much more difficult than... more
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in this video clip, our hyper-self-aware Commander In Chief drops some democratic wisdom on Musharrafin this video clip, our hyper-self-aware Commander In Chief drops some democratic... more
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Despite potentially dangerous ramifications, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf will likely end emergency rule that has drawn widespread international condemnation in two to three weeks, the president of the country's ruling party told a newspaper.Despite potentially dangerous ramifications, Pakistan's President Pervez... more
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Former Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto threatened yesterday to bring her supporters out on the streets to force President Pervez Musharraf to lift emergency rule and restore democracy.
Former Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto threatened yesterday to bring her supporters... more
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The Emergency government is still in control, the media is still shutdown. The protesters are still fighting the moves by Pervez Musharraf, and the police are still using batons and mass arrests to stop the opposition. And, no new date yet for elections, though Benazir Bhutto says she understands from inside sources (that she doesn't not provide or name) that elections won't happen for at least a year, while officials still say they will be delayed by 3 months max if at all.The Emergency government is still in control, the media is still shutdown. The... more
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Adm. William Fallon, the head of the U.S. Central Command warned Musharraf (before he declared martial law) that doing so would strain relations with the U.S:
Adm. William Fallon, the head of the U.S. Central Command, met with President Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan a day before Musharraf's emergency declaration and told him that the United States did not support such an action, Fallon said.
"These actions put our relationship at risk," Fallon said.
He noted that the American military relationship with Pakistan is under review because U.S. legislative requirements could "come into play," potentially requiring cutoffs in aid.
Adm. William Fallon, the head of the U.S. Central Command warned Musharraf (before he... more
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The former cricketer and leader of the Pakistan Tehrik Insaf Ihas reportedly managed to escape from his house in Lahore on Sunday after he was put under house arrest in the wake of the imposition of a state of emergency by President Pervez Musharraf.The former cricketer and leader of the Pakistan Tehrik Insaf Ihas reportedly managed... more
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Pakistani police launched a harsh crackdown today on the first street protests since General Pervez Musharraf assumed sweeping emergency powers last Saturday.
Police fired teargas and baton-charged a crowd of 2,000 lawyers at the largest protest in the southern city of Lahore.
Up to 1,800 people have been detained nationwide since the weekend, an interior ministry official said.
The prime minister Shaukat Aziz, responded to concern from overseas - including Britain - and insisted that elections scheduled for January would take place as planned.
Pakistani police launched a harsh crackdown today on the first street protests since... more
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"Pakistan will be under a state of emergency for 'as long as it is necessary,' Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Sunday, a day after Pervez Musharraf suspended the constitution and widened his powers as president and military chief."
This does not sound good.
"Aziz said it could be months before parliamentary elections -- scheduled for January -- will take place."
"Pakistan will be under a state of emergency for 'as long as it is... more
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This is a really interesting piece from Bhutto about the declaration of Martial Law in Pakistan.
"CNN.com invited Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto to reflect on the tumultuous events since her return to Pakistan just over two weeks ago. As she submitted this opinion piece, Pakistan's General Pervez Musharraf imposed a nationwide state of emergency, a move she describes as a "horrific threat" to the country's future." This is a really interesting piece from Bhutto about the declaration of Martial Law in... more
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Rice, speaking to reporters on a Mideast trip, said the U.S. will review aid to Pakistan, but indicated it would not suspend aid wholesale.
The U.S. has provided about $11 billion to Pakistan since 2001, when Musharraf allied his presidency with Washington after the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
"Some of the aid that goes to Pakistan is directly related to the counterterrorism mission," Rice said. "We just have to review the situation. But I would be very surprised if anyone wants the president to ignore or set aside our concerns about terrorism."
The secretary, who said she had not spoken directly with Musharraf since the crackdown, denied charges that the Bush administration has "put all its chips" on Musharraf.
She also decried Musharraf's "extraconstitutional moves," including suspending the constitution, ousting the country's top judge and deploying troops to fight what he called rising Islamic extremists.
"I'm disappointed in his decision, sure," Rice said. "I think his decision sets Pakistan back in the considerable progress it made toward democratic change."
Rice, speaking to reporters on a Mideast trip, said the U.S. will review aid to... more
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protesting Musharraf's declaration of martial law. "Police and soldiers emboldened by state of emergency powers swept up hundreds of activists and opposition members on Sunday, dragged away protesters shouting 'Shame on you!', and turned government buildings into barbed-wire compounds."protesting Musharraf's declaration of martial law. "Police and soldiers... more
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...Police say they had orders "from the highest authority" to take equipment
...News director: Police said "We'll do it the nice way or the other way"
...During the confrontation, two AAJ journalists were able to drive the news van away from the station, Hussain said.
...Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf: Media have "added insult to injury"
...Police say they had orders "from the highest authority" to take... more
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Since the return of Bhutto after her self-imposed exile and the controversial presidential election of Musharraf (opposition parties contest that he cannot be military chief and president), Pakistan has been plummeted onto the forefront of international news.
The situation continues to deteriorate. The Constitution has been suspended, the Chief Justice (of the Supreme Court which was to decide the legality of the 2007 presidential elections and Musharraf's bid) has been removed, and 1,500 have been arrested.Since the return of Bhutto after her self-imposed exile and the controversial... more
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With the state of emergency in Pakistan and the suspended constitution, former prime minister Bhutto states that her re-election to Parliament after an 8-year exile may have a 2 year delay. The current situation places the future of democratic elections in jeopardy. The 2008 U.S. Presidential elections will create a delay in U.S. pressure for a return to democracy and the situation could escalate.With the state of emergency in Pakistan and the suspended constitution, former prime... more
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Pakistan's former Prime Minister has returned to the country after eight years in exile and long negotiations with President General Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a 1999 coup.
Moments after landing she said: "I am very excited, very happy and very proud. We have to have democracy in Pakistan."
Great news but here's hoping the situation starts to improve over there.Pakistan's former Prime Minister has returned to the country after eight years in... more
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Honestly, this sounds like something out of Star Wars: Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto is returning to the country she once led after a nearly decade-long exile. Musharraf's grip on power is loosening somewhat and she clearly sees opportunity.
Benazir Bhutto is the daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, another former president and prime minister of Pakistan. Who was deposed in an army coup and hanged by his political rival.
And you thought U.S. politics was messed up.Honestly, this sounds like something out of Star Wars: Former Pakistani prime minister... more
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