Musharraf decides to remain dictator of Pakistan and our media says nothing

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.voanews.com/english/2004-11-30-voa23.cfm

Pakistan's President Musharraf to Keep Military Chief Post

In a final formality, a bill allowing Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to retain his concurrent post as armed forces chief has now been signed into law. Opposition protests over Mr. Musharraf's dual roles seem to be having little effect.

Standing in for the traveling President Musharraf, the head of Pakistan's senate signed the so-called "Uniform Bill" into law, removing the last legal hurdle to Mr. Musharraf's staying on as military chief.

The president has promised to leave the military by the end of 2004. But he has strongly signaled in recent months he had changed his mind. Now he can legally. snip

Mr. Amir adds that the international community is not likely to join criticism of President Musharraf as being anti-democratic, given his support for the war on terrorism.

"If we stop the cooperation in the fight against al-Qaida, whatever, then everyone will wake up to the dangers to democracy in Pakistan. But before that, no," he added.

General Musharraf took power in a bloodless 1999 coup and was later elected president by referendum.

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[bowens43]

1. Hey! He's OUR military dictator

so it's ok.

[Kingshakabobo]

3. Plus he is anti-Soviet Uni......er I mean Al Queda

He can do what he pleases.

[NNN0LHI]

2. Let freedom reign my ass

Think of this next time Chimpy goes on one of his "freedom loving people" rants.

Don

[louis-t]

4. I have never trusted Musharraf. Isn't he the guy

that shrub couldn't name when asked in 2000 campaign?

[underpants]

5. Really? He "decided" to stay in power? I'm shocked SHOCKED I tell you

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