Pakistani government seeks to extend rule of Musharraf

Thursday, April 4, 2002

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The Pakistani government decided Wednesday to hold a referendum to extend President Pervez Musharraf's rule without requiring him to stand for election. Political rivals denounced the plan, and commentators warned it could backfire by uniting religious parties and the opposition.

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