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Pakistan's Musharraf flees court after judges order his arrest

April 18, 2013 02:15
By Mehreen Zahra-Malik ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Former President Pervez Musharraf fled a courtroom on Thursday after judges ordered his arrest to answer allegations he committed treason in 2007, an ignominious retreat for a man who once dominated Pakistan and had hoped to revive his political fortunes.

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April 16, 2013 18:01
What's happening around the world Wednesday: -- TOP STORIES -- + US to take bomber hunt to 'ends of the Earth' + Seven dead in post-election violence in Venezuela + Queen leads mourners at Thatcher funeral BOSTON, Massachusetts: US authorities continue the hunt for those behind the Boston Marathon bombings that left three people dead and more than 170 wounded. Picture. Video. (US-ATTACKS)

Musharraf disqualified from Pakistan election

April 16, 2013 11:32
Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was Tuesday disqualified from contesting Pakistani elections next month, crushing his ambition to "save" the troubled country just weeks after his return from exile. Pakistan goes to the polls on May 11 for an election that will mark the first time a civilian government has handed over power at the ballot box after completing a full term in office in a country used to extended periods of military rule.

Pakistan tribunal disqualifies former PM Ashraf from polls

April 15, 2013 13:46
A Pakistani election tribunal on Monday disqualified former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf from contesting next month's general elections over graft allegations, an official said. Ashraf, a candidate for the outgoing governing Pakistan People's Party, was last week prevented by an election official from standing in his native Gojar Khan district in central Punjab province after his opponent accused him of corruption. Ashraf filed an appeal but both high court judges on the election tribunal on Monday rejected his appeal and disqualified him from standing.

Pakistan's Musharraf 'ready to face jail'

April 15, 2013 10:16
Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf, facing a barrage of legal cases over his time in power, said Monday he had done nothing wrong but was ready to go to jail if the courts ordered it. The retired general, who returned to Pakistan last month to run for parliament in the May 11 general election, is accused over the killing of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto and a rebel from the region of Baluchistan.

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April 14, 2013 17:30
What's happening around the world Monday: -- TOP STORIES -- + Kerry urges North Korea to return to negotiations + North Korea marks birthday of founder Kim Il-Sung + Venezuela takes stock after presidential election + US security advisor in Russia amid tit-for-tat row + Pakistan resumes treason case against Musharraf TOKYO: US Secretary of State John Kerry meets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he wraps up his Asian tour after urging North Korea to return to negotiations (US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY)

Political parties urged not to duck real issues

April 12, 2013 16:46
Pakistani political and religious parties have to broaden their vision to solve the burning issues faced by the nation and country.

Court lets former spymaster contest polls

April 12, 2013 10:51
The LHC on Thursday okayed ex-spymaster Ijaz Shah to contest elections from NA-137, a constituency of Nankana Sahib district, after dismissing an appeal challenging his nomination papers. Advocate Naveed Shaheen had challenged nomination papers of Ijaz Shah by submitting that Ijaz was a close aide of former military ruler Gen (retired) Pervez Musharraf.

Foreign delegates visit PCB to acquaint with Pakistan cricket

April 12, 2013 10:47
The phenomenon of Pakistan cricket and its achievements rouses keen interest in countries where cricket as a game is not really that big. Thirteen delegates belonging to Iraq, Turkey, Mozambique and host nation Pakistan visited PCB Thursday to intimately acquaint themselves with Pakistan cricket.

US ambassador meets President Zardari

April 12, 2013 10:03
U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Richard G. Olson called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr Thursday. During the meeting, Pakistan-US bilateral relations were also discussed, a statement from the President House said. Balochistan Times
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