Pakistan court clears way for Musharraf

[nhboy]

" ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- A Supreme Court stacked with judges loyal to President Gen. Pervez Musharraf cleared the way for him to rule as a civilian president, ruling Thursday against a final challenge blocking ratification of his election last month.

The decision, which was widely expected, means that Pakistan's Election Commission can put a stamp of approval on the vote. Musharraf has said he would then step down as army chief and take the oath as president.

Musharraf has said that once he got a court decision in his favor, he would quickly step down as army chief and take the oath as president. Pakistan's attorney general said Wednesday that such a move could come as early as Saturday."

Stars and Stripes: News from the Associated Press

 

[forestal]

This guy is a thug, but I guess we're willing to support him and trade a little near term national security for long term anti-americanism.

" ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- A Supreme Court stacked with judges loyal to President Gen. Pervez Musharraf cleared the way for him to rule as a civilian president, ruling Thursday against a final challenge blocking ratification of his election last month.

The decision, which was widely expected, means that Pakistan's Election Commission can put a stamp of approval on the vote. Musharraf has said he would then step down as army chief and take the oath as president.

Musharraf has said that once he got a court decision in his favor, he would quickly step down as army chief and take the oath as president. Pakistan's attorney general said Wednesday that such a move could come as early as Saturday."

Stars and Stripes: News from the Associated Press