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Pakistan moves to impeach its president - 07 Aug 08
Pakistan's coalition leaders have announced they will seek to impeach Pervez Musharraf, the country's president, a move they say is necessary to restore democracy in the country.
Al Jazeera's Clayton Swisher looks at what brought about the decision to impeach the president.
published: 07 Aug 2008
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Pervez Musharraf: The fall of a dictator
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Pakistan's president refuses to resign, while opponents discuss impeachment
published: 10 Jun 2008
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Pakistan prepares to impeach Musharraf
The announcement by Pakistan's major political parties, the PPP and the PML-N that they will move to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, has led to a wave of rumors and statements flying this way and that. But all eyes remain solely focused on the numbers of the Lower and Upper House.
This week, the government will issue a charge sheet of allegations against the President, and start impeachment proceedings. But the question remains, will the parties be able to muster up the numbers required? Claims that they already have the majority of seats to pull off this unique feat have already been circling.
There are other rumors that President Musharraf may soon be resigning. Amidst this drama, the Pakistani people are facing rising fuel and food prices.
But regardless of the outcome, Presiden...
published: 13 Aug 2008
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Pervez Musharraf's Resignation and the Impact on Pakistan
Hassan Abbas, a research fellow at the Belfer Center's Project on Managing the Atom, offers commentary on the resignation of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf.
Abbas is a former Pakistani government official who served in the administrations of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (1995-1996) and President Pervez Musharraf (1999-2000). He is author of "Pakistan's Drift into Extremism: Allah, the Army, and America's War."
For more information and press inquiries, please visit the Belfer Center website: http://belfercenter.org
published: 19 Aug 2008
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Musharraf's Move Fuels Pakistan Crisis
Lisa Curtis, a senior research fellow in the Asian Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation, says President Pervez Musharraf's actions will hamper the War on Terrorism and deepen tensions between civilians and the military in Pakistan.
published: 08 Nov 2007
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Former president of Pakistan sentenced to death for treason
The former president of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, has been sentenced to death. Musharraf, who was charged in 2013, was found guilty of treason.
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published: 17 Dec 2019
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Lawyers gather for 'Long March' against Musharraf
(10 Jun 2008) SHOTLIST
1. Various of police outside Multan airport
2. Lawyers chanting slogans
3. Arrival of deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry at Multan airport with lawyers
4. Chaudhry holds his hands up high
5. Chaudhry's car leaving airport
6. Security on side of the road
7. Top shot of Chaudhry's car and rally
8. Mid of lawyers chanting slogans
9. Chaudhry gets out of car
10. Chaudhry gets into another car
11. Chaudhry waving to camera
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Aitzaz Ahsan, President Supreme Court Bar Association:
"Musharraf is already history. We are not stopping at Musharraf, or at his doorstep, because he is history. We want parliament to exercise its authority and power in removing all obstacles in the way of the independent judiciary, the brave judges wh...
published: 21 Jul 2015
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Pakistan - Lawyers on "Long March" with Oppostion Leaders against Musharraf
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Multan - 10 June 2008
1. Police outside Multan airport
2. Lawyers chanting slogans
3. Deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry holds his hands up high at Multan airport
4. Security on side of the road
5. Top shot of Chaudhry's car and rally
6. Mid of lawyers chanting slogans
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Multan - June 11 2008
7. Mid of Pakistan's deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry
10:20:59:15
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Lahore - 12 June 2008
++AUDIO AS INCOMING++
8. Tahrik-e-Insaf (PTI) workers waving flags
9. Close-up of former cricketer and chairman of the Tahrik-e-Insaf party, Imran Khan
10. Wide of 'Long March' convey
11. Various of lawyers on roof of bus chanting: (English) "Go Musharraf go"
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published: 21 Jul 2015
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Supreme Court rules 2007 declaration of emergency was unconstitutional
(31 Jul 2009)
1. Wide exterior of Pakistan Supreme court building
2. Scales of justice
3. Wide of lawyers chanting anti-Musharraf slogans
4. Close up of lawyers chanting slogans in support of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry
5. Mid of lawyers chanting slogans
6. Mid of security
7. Lawyers, lawyer speaking on phone
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Hamid Khan, main petitioner against emergency rule:
"I think this the one of most important historical decisions in the history of Pakistan. It is a major step towards independence of judiciary."
9. Lawyers chanting slogans
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Hamid Khan, main petitioner against emergency rule:
"As all the lawyers are happy in Pakistan. Our two year struggle on the roads, and of course the media's support to the lawyers' move...
published: 23 Jul 2015
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Pakistan reacts to emergency rule - 4 Oct 07
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Pakistan's prime Minister has confirmed up to 500 people have been arrested across the country, in a crackdown which began after the President declared a state of emergency.
Speaking at a media conference during the past hour, the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said the elections, which has been scheduled for January, could be delayed for up to a year.
But he added that the government hasn't yet made any decision.
President Musharraf says the move follows what he calls 'rising Islamic extremism'.
Owen Fay has more on the days events.
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to t...
published: 04 Nov 2007
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Pakistan moves to impeach its president - 07 Aug 08
Pakistan's coalition leaders have announced they will seek to impeach Pervez Musharraf, the country's president, a move they say is necessary to restore democra...
Pakistan's coalition leaders have announced they will seek to impeach Pervez Musharraf, the country's president, a move they say is necessary to restore democracy in the country.
Al Jazeera's Clayton Swisher looks at what brought about the decision to impeach the president.
https://wn.com/Pakistan_Moves_To_Impeach_Its_President_07_Aug_08
Pakistan's coalition leaders have announced they will seek to impeach Pervez Musharraf, the country's president, a move they say is necessary to restore democracy in the country.
Al Jazeera's Clayton Swisher looks at what brought about the decision to impeach the president.
- published: 07 Aug 2008
- views: 54908
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Pervez Musharraf: The fall of a dictator
More at http://therealnews.com/c.php?c=080601YT
Pakistan's president refuses to resign, while opponents discuss impeachment
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Pakistan's president refuses to resign, while opponents discuss impeachment
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Pakistan's president refuses to resign, while opponents discuss impeachment
- published: 10 Jun 2008
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Pakistan prepares to impeach Musharraf
The announcement by Pakistan's major political parties, the PPP and the PML-N that they will move to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, has led to a wave of ru...
The announcement by Pakistan's major political parties, the PPP and the PML-N that they will move to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, has led to a wave of rumors and statements flying this way and that. But all eyes remain solely focused on the numbers of the Lower and Upper House.
This week, the government will issue a charge sheet of allegations against the President, and start impeachment proceedings. But the question remains, will the parties be able to muster up the numbers required? Claims that they already have the majority of seats to pull off this unique feat have already been circling.
There are other rumors that President Musharraf may soon be resigning. Amidst this drama, the Pakistani people are facing rising fuel and food prices.
But regardless of the outcome, President Musharraf's legacy will be forever marred by this new drama that is being enacted in Pakistan.
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The announcement by Pakistan's major political parties, the PPP and the PML-N that they will move to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, has led to a wave of rumors and statements flying this way and that. But all eyes remain solely focused on the numbers of the Lower and Upper House.
This week, the government will issue a charge sheet of allegations against the President, and start impeachment proceedings. But the question remains, will the parties be able to muster up the numbers required? Claims that they already have the majority of seats to pull off this unique feat have already been circling.
There are other rumors that President Musharraf may soon be resigning. Amidst this drama, the Pakistani people are facing rising fuel and food prices.
But regardless of the outcome, President Musharraf's legacy will be forever marred by this new drama that is being enacted in Pakistan.
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- published: 13 Aug 2008
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Pervez Musharraf's Resignation and the Impact on Pakistan
Hassan Abbas, a research fellow at the Belfer Center's Project on Managing the Atom, offers commentary on the resignation of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharr...
Hassan Abbas, a research fellow at the Belfer Center's Project on Managing the Atom, offers commentary on the resignation of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf.
Abbas is a former Pakistani government official who served in the administrations of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (1995-1996) and President Pervez Musharraf (1999-2000). He is author of "Pakistan's Drift into Extremism: Allah, the Army, and America's War."
For more information and press inquiries, please visit the Belfer Center website: http://belfercenter.org
https://wn.com/Pervez_Musharraf's_Resignation_And_The_Impact_On_Pakistan
Hassan Abbas, a research fellow at the Belfer Center's Project on Managing the Atom, offers commentary on the resignation of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf.
Abbas is a former Pakistani government official who served in the administrations of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (1995-1996) and President Pervez Musharraf (1999-2000). He is author of "Pakistan's Drift into Extremism: Allah, the Army, and America's War."
For more information and press inquiries, please visit the Belfer Center website: http://belfercenter.org
- published: 19 Aug 2008
- views: 2309
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Musharraf's Move Fuels Pakistan Crisis
Lisa Curtis, a senior research fellow in the Asian Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation, says President Pervez Musharraf's actions will hamper the War on T...
Lisa Curtis, a senior research fellow in the Asian Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation, says President Pervez Musharraf's actions will hamper the War on Terrorism and deepen tensions between civilians and the military in Pakistan.
https://wn.com/Musharraf's_Move_Fuels_Pakistan_Crisis
Lisa Curtis, a senior research fellow in the Asian Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation, says President Pervez Musharraf's actions will hamper the War on Terrorism and deepen tensions between civilians and the military in Pakistan.
- published: 08 Nov 2007
- views: 2488
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Former president of Pakistan sentenced to death for treason
The former president of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, has been sentenced to death. Musharraf, who was charged in 2013, was found guilty of treason.
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The former president of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, has been sentenced to death. Musharraf, who was charged in 2013, was found guilty of treason.
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Lawyers gather for 'Long March' against Musharraf
(10 Jun 2008) SHOTLIST
1. Various of police outside Multan airport
2. Lawyers chanting slogans
3. Arrival of deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry...
(10 Jun 2008) SHOTLIST
1. Various of police outside Multan airport
2. Lawyers chanting slogans
3. Arrival of deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry at Multan airport with lawyers
4. Chaudhry holds his hands up high
5. Chaudhry's car leaving airport
6. Security on side of the road
7. Top shot of Chaudhry's car and rally
8. Mid of lawyers chanting slogans
9. Chaudhry gets out of car
10. Chaudhry gets into another car
11. Chaudhry waving to camera
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Aitzaz Ahsan, President Supreme Court Bar Association:
"Musharraf is already history. We are not stopping at Musharraf, or at his doorstep, because he is history. We want parliament to exercise its authority and power in removing all obstacles in the way of the independent judiciary, the brave judges who did not take oath to the military command, and stood by their own oath and they are lead by Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, chief justice of Pakistan. We want his restoration. And the Americans may better, and the West may better make a quick choice between Justice Dogar and Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry."
13. Wide of scene
STORYLINE
Pakistan's deposed chief justice arrived in Multan on Tuesday to join a protest rally led by lawyers demanding the reinstatement of judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf.
Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry was cheered by supporters as he arrived at Multan, the main gathering point of the rally, which was to move to Lahore and finally Islamabad later this week.
The so-called "Long March" was expected to culminate with a rally and a sit-in in front of parliament in the capital, as part of the protesters' efforts to intensify pressure on Musharraf to resign.
The lawyers' movement, which spearheaded protests against Musharraf last year, is demanding that the new civilian administration quickly reinstate the judges.
"Musharraf is already history. We are not stopping at Musharraf, or at his doorstep, because he is history," said the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association in Multan on Tuesday.
"We want parliament to exercise its authority and power in removing all obstacles in the way of the independent judiciary, the brave judges who did not take oath to the military command, and stood by their own oath and they are lead by Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry," he added.
Musharraf ousted dozens of judges in November during a burst of emergency rule imposed as he faced legal challenges to staying on as president.
The move outraged lawyers and his political opponents, who were already angry over an earlier attempt by the president to depose Chaudhry.
The demonstrations are heightening tension between ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party and its senior coalition partner, the party of Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of the slain former Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto.
Sharif was due to fly back to Pakistan from London on Tuesday to join the protests.
Both parties say they want to reinstate the judges fired by the president last year to avoid legal challenges to his rule, but they have disputed the mechanics.
Sharif says the judges should be restored quickly via an executive order from the prime minister, but Zardari wants to link their return to a package of constitutional changes.
The parties also appear to differ on how to approach common archrival Musharraf, who has said he will not step down.
Sharif wants him impeached and put on trial for treason.
Zardari has taken a softer tone.
The shaky coalition also faces other challenges, including an ailing economy and ongoing Islamic militancy, a major concern of Western nations.
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(10 Jun 2008) SHOTLIST
1. Various of police outside Multan airport
2. Lawyers chanting slogans
3. Arrival of deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry at Multan airport with lawyers
4. Chaudhry holds his hands up high
5. Chaudhry's car leaving airport
6. Security on side of the road
7. Top shot of Chaudhry's car and rally
8. Mid of lawyers chanting slogans
9. Chaudhry gets out of car
10. Chaudhry gets into another car
11. Chaudhry waving to camera
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Aitzaz Ahsan, President Supreme Court Bar Association:
"Musharraf is already history. We are not stopping at Musharraf, or at his doorstep, because he is history. We want parliament to exercise its authority and power in removing all obstacles in the way of the independent judiciary, the brave judges who did not take oath to the military command, and stood by their own oath and they are lead by Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, chief justice of Pakistan. We want his restoration. And the Americans may better, and the West may better make a quick choice between Justice Dogar and Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry."
13. Wide of scene
STORYLINE
Pakistan's deposed chief justice arrived in Multan on Tuesday to join a protest rally led by lawyers demanding the reinstatement of judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf.
Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry was cheered by supporters as he arrived at Multan, the main gathering point of the rally, which was to move to Lahore and finally Islamabad later this week.
The so-called "Long March" was expected to culminate with a rally and a sit-in in front of parliament in the capital, as part of the protesters' efforts to intensify pressure on Musharraf to resign.
The lawyers' movement, which spearheaded protests against Musharraf last year, is demanding that the new civilian administration quickly reinstate the judges.
"Musharraf is already history. We are not stopping at Musharraf, or at his doorstep, because he is history," said the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association in Multan on Tuesday.
"We want parliament to exercise its authority and power in removing all obstacles in the way of the independent judiciary, the brave judges who did not take oath to the military command, and stood by their own oath and they are lead by Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry," he added.
Musharraf ousted dozens of judges in November during a burst of emergency rule imposed as he faced legal challenges to staying on as president.
The move outraged lawyers and his political opponents, who were already angry over an earlier attempt by the president to depose Chaudhry.
The demonstrations are heightening tension between ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party and its senior coalition partner, the party of Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of the slain former Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto.
Sharif was due to fly back to Pakistan from London on Tuesday to join the protests.
Both parties say they want to reinstate the judges fired by the president last year to avoid legal challenges to his rule, but they have disputed the mechanics.
Sharif says the judges should be restored quickly via an executive order from the prime minister, but Zardari wants to link their return to a package of constitutional changes.
The parties also appear to differ on how to approach common archrival Musharraf, who has said he will not step down.
Sharif wants him impeached and put on trial for treason.
Zardari has taken a softer tone.
The shaky coalition also faces other challenges, including an ailing economy and ongoing Islamic militancy, a major concern of Western nations.
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Pakistan - Lawyers on "Long March" with Oppostion Leaders against Musharraf
(12 Jun 2008)
10:20:27:00
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Multan - 10 June 2008
1. Police outside Multan airport
2. Lawyers chanting slogans
3. Deposed Chief Justi...
(12 Jun 2008)
10:20:27:00
567834
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Multan - 10 June 2008
1. Police outside Multan airport
2. Lawyers chanting slogans
3. Deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry holds his hands up high at Multan airport
4. Security on side of the road
5. Top shot of Chaudhry's car and rally
6. Mid of lawyers chanting slogans
10:20:55:15
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Multan - June 11 2008
7. Mid of Pakistan's deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry
10:20:59:15
568133
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Lahore - 12 June 2008
++AUDIO AS INCOMING++
8. Tahrik-e-Insaf (PTI) workers waving flags
9. Close-up of former cricketer and chairman of the Tahrik-e-Insaf party, Imran Khan
10. Wide of 'Long March' convey
11. Various of lawyers on roof of bus chanting: (English) "Go Musharraf go"
12. Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, raising hands with party workers to show solidarity
13. Sharif waving to supporters
STORYLINE:
Pakistan's deposed chief justice arrived in Multan in June to join a protest rally led by lawyers demanding the reinstatement of judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf. Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry was cheered by supporters as he arrived at Multan, the main gathering point of the rally, which was to move to Lahore and finally Islamabad. The so-called "Long March" was expected to culminate with a rally and a sit-in in front of parliament in the capital, as part of the protesters' efforts to intensify pressure on Musharraf to resign. The lawyers' movement, which spearheaded protests against Musharraf last year, is demanding that the new civilian administration quickly reinstate the judges.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said it was his mission to restore judges ousted by the Pakistani president, as he joined lawyers planning to swarm the capital to pressure its shaky government. Sharif leads the second-largest party in the ruling coalition that won February elections supposed to cement Pakistan's return to democracy after years of military rule under President Pervez Musharraf. But he has pulled his ministers from the Cabinet after it failed to meet a promise to bring back the judges or agree to impeach Musharraf, who toppled Sharif's government in a 1999 coup. Sharif made his boldest step yet toward outright opposition to the 10-week-old government by sharing a stage with lawyers leaders vowing to force their will on the country.
The Tahrik-e-Insaf party chairman and former cricket player, Imran Khan, also joined the 'long march'. He boarded a bus and waved at supporters who were clutching red and green flags. "The hopes are to have an independent justice system for the first time in Pakistan's history," Khan told AP Television.
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(12 Jun 2008)
10:20:27:00
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Multan - 10 June 2008
1. Police outside Multan airport
2. Lawyers chanting slogans
3. Deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry holds his hands up high at Multan airport
4. Security on side of the road
5. Top shot of Chaudhry's car and rally
6. Mid of lawyers chanting slogans
10:20:55:15
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Multan - June 11 2008
7. Mid of Pakistan's deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry
10:20:59:15
568133
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Lahore - 12 June 2008
++AUDIO AS INCOMING++
8. Tahrik-e-Insaf (PTI) workers waving flags
9. Close-up of former cricketer and chairman of the Tahrik-e-Insaf party, Imran Khan
10. Wide of 'Long March' convey
11. Various of lawyers on roof of bus chanting: (English) "Go Musharraf go"
12. Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, raising hands with party workers to show solidarity
13. Sharif waving to supporters
STORYLINE:
Pakistan's deposed chief justice arrived in Multan in June to join a protest rally led by lawyers demanding the reinstatement of judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf. Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry was cheered by supporters as he arrived at Multan, the main gathering point of the rally, which was to move to Lahore and finally Islamabad. The so-called "Long March" was expected to culminate with a rally and a sit-in in front of parliament in the capital, as part of the protesters' efforts to intensify pressure on Musharraf to resign. The lawyers' movement, which spearheaded protests against Musharraf last year, is demanding that the new civilian administration quickly reinstate the judges.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said it was his mission to restore judges ousted by the Pakistani president, as he joined lawyers planning to swarm the capital to pressure its shaky government. Sharif leads the second-largest party in the ruling coalition that won February elections supposed to cement Pakistan's return to democracy after years of military rule under President Pervez Musharraf. But he has pulled his ministers from the Cabinet after it failed to meet a promise to bring back the judges or agree to impeach Musharraf, who toppled Sharif's government in a 1999 coup. Sharif made his boldest step yet toward outright opposition to the 10-week-old government by sharing a stage with lawyers leaders vowing to force their will on the country.
The Tahrik-e-Insaf party chairman and former cricket player, Imran Khan, also joined the 'long march'. He boarded a bus and waved at supporters who were clutching red and green flags. "The hopes are to have an independent justice system for the first time in Pakistan's history," Khan told AP Television.
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Supreme Court rules 2007 declaration of emergency was unconstitutional
(31 Jul 2009)
1. Wide exterior of Pakistan Supreme court building
2. Scales of justice
3. Wide of lawyers chanting anti-Musharraf slogans
4. Close up of l...
(31 Jul 2009)
1. Wide exterior of Pakistan Supreme court building
2. Scales of justice
3. Wide of lawyers chanting anti-Musharraf slogans
4. Close up of lawyers chanting slogans in support of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry
5. Mid of lawyers chanting slogans
6. Mid of security
7. Lawyers, lawyer speaking on phone
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Hamid Khan, main petitioner against emergency rule:
"I think this the one of most important historical decisions in the history of Pakistan. It is a major step towards independence of judiciary."
9. Lawyers chanting slogans
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Hamid Khan, main petitioner against emergency rule:
"As all the lawyers are happy in Pakistan. Our two year struggle on the roads, and of course the media's support to the lawyers' movement and the entire people of Pakistan stood by us. I think that has borne fruit and that's why we feel gratified."
11. Wide of lawyers
STORYLINE
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that the state of emergency which former President Pervez Musharraf imposed in 2007 was unconstitutional, and declared invalid the appointments of judges he made during that period.
The decision could lay the groundwork for treason charges against the ex-military ruler, further destabilising Pakistan's political establishment at a time when the US wants it to focus on fighting a Taliban insurgency.
The 14-member bench that delivered the ruling was headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, whose attempted ousting by Musharraf spurred much of the political turmoil that ultimately led to the strongman's downfall.
"As we pass this judgment, we would like to mention that the constitution is supreme, and this decision will strengthen democracy and democratic institutions," Chaudhry said as he delivered the verdict.
The court said that it was possible that rulings made by the judges who were improperly appointed could still stand, and told Parliament to decide which of the laws that Musharraf pushed through during the unconstitutional emergency could remain on the books.
The court's announcement on Friday was eagerly awaited by many Pakistanis, especially lawyers who led a movement that helped push Musharraf from office.
Many gathered at various locations across the country to await the ruling, dancing in the streets and cheering when it was announced.
Hamid Khan, the main petitioner against emergency rule described the ruling as "a major step towards independence of judiciary."
Musharraf, a longtime US ally, declared the emergency when it appeared the Supreme Court might challenge his eligibility for office.
The measures - which were accompanied by mass detentions and harsh media restrictions - enraged an already emboldened opposition.
Eventually, under domestic and international pressure, Musharraf allowed elections that brought his foes to power in February 2008. Under threat of impeachment, he stepped down in August 2008.
Ever since, many opponents have demanded that he be held accountable.
Musharraf, who is living in London, ignored a summons to appear before the court or send a lawyer this week to explain his actions.
A man who answered the phone at a number for Musharraf in Britain said the retired general had no comment on the decision.
Some argue that holding Musharraf accountable would deter military strongmen from trying to seize power in the future and give a chance for democratic institutions to grow.
Others fear that pursuing Musharraf could shake the political establishment and reopen old wounds at a time when Pakistan is already saddled with reviving its economy and battling a Taliban militancy.
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(31 Jul 2009)
1. Wide exterior of Pakistan Supreme court building
2. Scales of justice
3. Wide of lawyers chanting anti-Musharraf slogans
4. Close up of lawyers chanting slogans in support of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry
5. Mid of lawyers chanting slogans
6. Mid of security
7. Lawyers, lawyer speaking on phone
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Hamid Khan, main petitioner against emergency rule:
"I think this the one of most important historical decisions in the history of Pakistan. It is a major step towards independence of judiciary."
9. Lawyers chanting slogans
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Hamid Khan, main petitioner against emergency rule:
"As all the lawyers are happy in Pakistan. Our two year struggle on the roads, and of course the media's support to the lawyers' movement and the entire people of Pakistan stood by us. I think that has borne fruit and that's why we feel gratified."
11. Wide of lawyers
STORYLINE
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that the state of emergency which former President Pervez Musharraf imposed in 2007 was unconstitutional, and declared invalid the appointments of judges he made during that period.
The decision could lay the groundwork for treason charges against the ex-military ruler, further destabilising Pakistan's political establishment at a time when the US wants it to focus on fighting a Taliban insurgency.
The 14-member bench that delivered the ruling was headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, whose attempted ousting by Musharraf spurred much of the political turmoil that ultimately led to the strongman's downfall.
"As we pass this judgment, we would like to mention that the constitution is supreme, and this decision will strengthen democracy and democratic institutions," Chaudhry said as he delivered the verdict.
The court said that it was possible that rulings made by the judges who were improperly appointed could still stand, and told Parliament to decide which of the laws that Musharraf pushed through during the unconstitutional emergency could remain on the books.
The court's announcement on Friday was eagerly awaited by many Pakistanis, especially lawyers who led a movement that helped push Musharraf from office.
Many gathered at various locations across the country to await the ruling, dancing in the streets and cheering when it was announced.
Hamid Khan, the main petitioner against emergency rule described the ruling as "a major step towards independence of judiciary."
Musharraf, a longtime US ally, declared the emergency when it appeared the Supreme Court might challenge his eligibility for office.
The measures - which were accompanied by mass detentions and harsh media restrictions - enraged an already emboldened opposition.
Eventually, under domestic and international pressure, Musharraf allowed elections that brought his foes to power in February 2008. Under threat of impeachment, he stepped down in August 2008.
Ever since, many opponents have demanded that he be held accountable.
Musharraf, who is living in London, ignored a summons to appear before the court or send a lawyer this week to explain his actions.
A man who answered the phone at a number for Musharraf in Britain said the retired general had no comment on the decision.
Some argue that holding Musharraf accountable would deter military strongmen from trying to seize power in the future and give a chance for democratic institutions to grow.
Others fear that pursuing Musharraf could shake the political establishment and reopen old wounds at a time when Pakistan is already saddled with reviving its economy and battling a Taliban militancy.
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- published: 23 Jul 2015
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Pakistan reacts to emergency rule - 4 Oct 07
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Pakistan's prime Minister has confirmed up to 500 people have been arrested across the country, in a crackdo...
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Pakistan's prime Minister has confirmed up to 500 people have been arrested across the country, in a crackdown which began after the President declared a state of emergency.
Speaking at a media conference during the past hour, the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said the elections, which has been scheduled for January, could be delayed for up to a year.
But he added that the government hasn't yet made any decision.
President Musharraf says the move follows what he calls 'rising Islamic extremism'.
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Pakistan's prime Minister has confirmed up to 500 people have been arrested across the country, in a crackdown which began after the President declared a state of emergency.
Speaking at a media conference during the past hour, the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said the elections, which has been scheduled for January, could be delayed for up to a year.
But he added that the government hasn't yet made any decision.
President Musharraf says the move follows what he calls 'rising Islamic extremism'.
Owen Fay has more on the days events.
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- published: 04 Nov 2007
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