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US seeks ‘smooth’ transition to democratic govt in Pakistan
Saturday, September 29, 2007 www.expressindia.com
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Nations
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Referring to the Supreme Court ruling allowing the Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf to contest the elections in uniform as an "internal matter" of the country, the US said it wanted to see a "smooth and successful transition" to democratic civilian government in Pakistan.
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Supreme-Court
Democracy
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'Why's US backing uniformed tyranny in Pak?' : Sharif
Friday, August 24, 2007 www.expressindia.com
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Foreign Affairs , Politics
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The former Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif vowed to make a comeback to Pakistan and fight to end President Pervez Musharraf's rule. Sharif, who was overthrown by Musharraf, in a military coup in 1999, criticised the United States administration for supporting President Musharraf although it (US) believed in promoting democracy.
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Nawaz-Sharif
Democracy
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Bhutto tells Musharraf to restore democracy
Thursday, August 16, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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Foreign Affairs , Politics
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The former Pakistan Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan People Party, Benazir Bhutto issued a threat to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf that if he fails to restore democracy and civilian rule in the country she would return and lead a democratic movement against him.
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Benazir-Bhutto
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‘Judiciary must not interfere’
Saturday, May 26, 2007 203.197.197.71
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Legal
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Observing that separation of powers was the cornerstone of democracy, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Friday said no authority could interfere with the legislature’s absolute constitutional right to make laws and enforce executive accountability.
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Democracy
Legislature
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DIFFICULT JOB
Thursday, May 24, 2007 www.telegraphindia.com
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Politics , Columns
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If this is the dance of democracy, it must be a very ominous sign. Whatever else one makes of the situation at Nandigram, there can be no doubt that it raises serious questions about democracy, governance and the rule of law.
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Nandigram
Democracy
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