Pakistan will be on high security alert for presidential elections on Saturday amid fears of a militant backlash against Al-Qaeda's number one enemy, military ruler Pervez Musharraf, officials said.
Pakistan were inspired by a fiery unbeaten 93 from Younis Khan as they chased a record South African target featuring Jacques Kallis's second successive century in the first test on Thursday.
Younis Khan's magnificent unbeaten knock of 93 from just 99 balls ensured Pakistan head into the final day of the first Test against South Africa in Karachi with a glimmer of hope of reaching their victory target of 424.
Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- President Pervez Musharraf said the time is right to move to full democracy in Pakistan, pledging to step down as army chief should he win re-election tomorrow.
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto said on Thursday she was optimistic that a political deal could be reached with President Pervez Musharraf, but had yet to hammer out a conclusive text.
Benazir Bhutto expects to reach an agreement on a democratic transition in Pakistan once President General Pervez Musharraf's government introduces an amnesty dropping corruption cases against her and other politicians.
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Jacques Kallis held the fort for South Africa after Pakistan's spinners skittled two wickets for one run on the fourth day of the first Test.
Pakistan's Supreme Court resumed hearing on Thursday a last-ditch bid to block President Pervez Musharraf's expected re-election as former leader Benazir Bhutto prepared to say in London if her party would boycott the vote.
The future of the success of the war on Islamic terror may depend on the result of the presidential election in Pakistan on Saturday, in which President Musharraf, an ally of America, risks being removed by a growing demand for the return of democracy to the Islamic country. Early signs suggest that General Musharraf will be reaffirmed as president by federal and provincial lawmakers, though in ...