Pakistan court clears way for Musharraf

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Source: AP

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A Supreme Court stacked with judges loyal to President Gen. Pervez Musharraf cleared the way Thursday for him to rule as a civilian president, throwing out a final challenge to last month's election.


The decision, which was widely expected after Musharraf purged the court of independent-minded judges, means that Pakistan's Election Commission can put a stamp of approval on the October vote that won Musharraf a five-year-term.

The general 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. Pakistani Attorney General Malik Mohammed Qayyum has said such a move could come as early as Saturday.



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