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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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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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Who would have thought that George Bush and the President of France could see eye to eye?
I guess this time the best choice of action is clear. Hold free elections and have a more transparent government.
Who would have thought that George Bush and the President of France could see eye to... more
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Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto vowed today to go ahead with a rally to protest the imposition of emergency rule, despite police threats to stop it.
Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto vowed today to go ahead with a rally to... more
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Munir Akram, ambassador from Pakistan, wasn't happy over what he calls the UN's meddling in the country's democratic affairs. UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, has said Musharraf should resign.Munir Akram, ambassador from Pakistan, wasn't happy over what he calls the... 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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Pakistani police used batons and tear gas against lawyers protesting Musharraf's martial law.
Senior judges have been placed under house arrest after refusing to take an oath under the new government.Pakistani police used batons and tear gas against lawyers protesting Musharraf's... more
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Pakistan's sacked chief justice has called for the people to "rise up" and restore the constitution. He said the constitution had been "ripped to shreds" by Gen Musharraf and added it was now "time for sacrifices".Pakistan's sacked chief justice has called for the people to "rise up"... more
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Former prime minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, says the public will not accept president Pervez Musharraf's move to suspend the country's constitution. (click link to play video)Former prime minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, says the public will not accept... 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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Investigating the thousands of people in Pakistan who have gone missing in recent years and who are thought to be in the custody of intelligence agencies.Investigating the thousands of people in Pakistan who have gone missing in recent... more
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Police have baton-charged a rally by Pakistani lawyers protesting outside the High Court in Karachi against the state of emergency, lawyers say. They made many arrests after breaking up the demonstration. Lawyers had called for a nationwide strike as well as public protests on Monday.Police have baton-charged a rally by Pakistani lawyers protesting outside the High... more
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Envoys to spell out ultimatum in talks today in Pakistan. The US and Britain are today expected to demand that Pakistan's president, Pervez Musharraf, honour pledges to hold elections in the next two months and step down as the army chief, or face a cut in western support.Envoys to spell out ultimatum in talks today in Pakistan. The US and Britain are today... 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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The tension in Islamabad is rapidly increasing. Hundreds of opposition leaders, lawyers and activists have been rounded up across Pakistan, as President Pervez Musharraf tightens his grip on power.
The tension in Islamabad is rapidly increasing. Hundreds of opposition leaders,... more
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