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Pakistan election delay likely says ruling party
Pakistan's ruling party said that elections scheduled for January 8 are likely to be delayed because of the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto.
- Agencies
- Published: 17:28 December 30, 2007
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Islamabad: Pakistan's ruling party said that elections scheduled for January 8 are likely to be delayed because of the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto.
Tariq Azim, of President Musharraf's Pakistan Muslim League-Q, said the parliamentary elections would lose credibility if it they are held on January 8.
He said he expected the authorities to announce a delay within 24 hours.
"How long the postponement will be for will up to the Election Commission. I think we are looking at a delay of a few weeks ... of up to three or four months.'' He added.
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