Elections in Pakistan The election process rolls on in Pakistan. General Musharraf has effectively blocked attempts by the two major political dynasties, the Bhuttos and the Sharifs, to be involved, charging them with corruption. He has amended the constitution 29 times and circumscribed civilian government with a military-dominated “National Security Council”. Musharraf will make all […]
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