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Musharraf confirmed as Pakistan's president
The Election Commission of Pakistan confirms the election of Pervez Musharraf for a second term as president.
- Agencies
- Published: 14:50 November 24, 2007
- Image Credit: AP
- Pakistani journalists hold a protest rally to condemn media restrictions after President Pervez Musharraf imposed emergency rule.
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Saturday ratified the election of Pervez Musharraf for a second five-year term as president, a spokesman said.
The affirmation clears the way for the president-general to become a civilian leader.
"We have issued a notification about the success of Pervez Musharraf in the presidential election," said Kanwar Dilshad, spokesman for the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Musharraf was chosen by Pakistan's parliament for a new term in October, but the Supreme Court had put a hold on the results after complaints from rival candidates.
Rivals argued that Musharraf's victory was not legitimate since the constitution banned military officers from contesting presidential elections.
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