Army Takes to Streets As Emergency Rule Declared in Pakistan ; President Sacks Judge Who Was About to Rule On Legality of His

Author: Jason Lewis

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Summary

EMBATTLED Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf yesterday declared emergency rule as he fought to cling to power.

The General, who took over the country in a military coup eight years ago, is a key ally in the so-called War on Terror.

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Army Takes to Streets As Emergency Rule Declared in Pakistan ; President Sacks Judge Who Was About to Rule On Legality of His

But his decision to order troops to take over Pakistan's state- run television and radio stations and force other independent cha...