Pakistan's Supreme Court was expected to rule Friday on whether President Pervez Musharraf can run for re-election in a decision with far-reaching consequences for the nuclear-armed nation.
Pakistan's president, General Pervez Musharraf, filed his nomination papers for re-election on Thursday amid continuing uncertainty over his eligibility to compete in the Oct. 6 vote.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 27 -- Pakistan's chief justice ordered the release of hundreds of jailed opposition activists Thursday, while President Pervez Musharraf formally jumped into the race for another term despite a candidacy that remains in legal limbo.
Pakistan's top judge on Thursday ordered the release of opposition leaders arrested for trying to derail President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's re-election plan.
Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan may cut taxes on raw materials for manufacturers after industrial production missed growth targets for a third year due to weaker textile exports.
Pakistan's chief justice ordered the immediate release of detained opposition members Thursday as President Gen. Pervez Musharraf formalized his disputed candidacy for a new five-year term.
Pakistan's military leader, President Pervez Musharraf, filed nomination papers on Thursday to run for re-election on October 6, while the Supreme Court prepared to rule on the army chief's eligibility to stand.
Record-breaking Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf said he has ditched a contract with the breakaway Indian Cricket League and will play for his national side.
Pakistan's top judge ordered the government to free at least 100 opposition workers who were arrested at the weekend to stop protests against President Pervez Musharraf, officials said.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan | With the capital under a tight security lockdown, Pakistan's chief justice issued a sharp new rebuke Thursday to President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, ordering the government to release scores of opposition figures rounded up in recent days.