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Pakistan in State of Turmoil Following Musharraf Vote

HeadlineOct 08, 2007

Pakistan is in a state of political turmoil after Saturday’s presidential vote. General Pervez Musharraf won an overwhelming majority of the vote because of a boycott by almost the entire opposition. However, Pakistan’s Supreme Court has yet to decide whether Musharraf was even eligible to stand for re-election while retaining his post as army chief. The court won’t decide until at least October 17.

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