Thursday, February 26, 2009

Trouble In Pakistan

Thousands marched in support of the Sharifs. Photo from the BBC.

Protests Erupt After Pakistan Court Bans Opposition Leader From Elected Office -- Voice Of America

Thousands of supporters of opposition leader Nawaz Sharif protested in Pakistan Thursday, angered over a court decision banning him and his brother from elected office.

Sharif denounced the Supreme Court ruling, blamed President Ali Asif Zardari, and called for more protests at a rally near the eastern city of Lahore in Punjab province. Around 20 lawmakers gathered outside the Punjab provincial assembly were detained.

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More News On Pakistan's Political Crisis

Pakistan Court Bars President’s Rival From Office -- New York Times
Pakistan Leader Imposes Federal Rule in Punjab -- Wall Street Journal
Pakistani protests turn violent -- BBC
Thousands march in Pakistan protesting Sharif ban -- AFP
Pakistani Police Clash With Pro-Sharif Protesters -- Bloomberg
Pakistani PM expresses sadness over disqualification of Sharif brothers -- China View
Pakistan's Leader Stirs Fresh Turmoil -- Wall Street Journal
Pakistan Court Bans Nawaz Sharif From Elective Office -- Los Angeles Times
Pakistan Court Ruling Against Sharif Brothers -- Voice of America
Election Ban for Sharif Brothers -- BBC News

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