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Court Decision Clears Way for Musharraf
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| Contributor | ArmyDem |
| Last Edited | ArmyDem Nov 22, 2007 09:20am |
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| Category | News |
| Media | Newspaper - New York Times |
| News Date | Friday, November 23, 2007 03:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | By JANE PERLEZ
Published: November 23, 2007
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Nov. 22 — In a decision designed to legitimize the election of the Pakistani president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, the country’s Supreme Court today dismissed a final legal complaint challenging his right to be re-elected while also chief of the army.
The ruling by the court, filled with judges loyal to General Musharraf, ended the legal maneuvering in the court that was the original catalyst for the general’s imposition of de facto martial law on Nov. 3, and paves the way for him to be sworn in again as the nation’s leader. One further small step, which will give final approval to his election victory, is expected from the Election Commission Friday.
General Musharraf has said he would take the oath of office as soon as these formalities are completed. But precisely when the swearing-in ceremony will take place remains unclear. Various presidential aides have given different times. Some say it will take place as soon as Friday night, others predict the weekend, and yet others declare it could be anytime “soon.”
Diplomats in Islamabad, the capital, said they had not been informed of a date for the ceremony. It was also not clear whether General Musharraf would now relinquish his uniform and take office as a civilian leader, a move that he has promised President Bush. |
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