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07:30, September 29, 2007 |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday ruled that President General Pervez Musharraf is allowed to contest the forthcoming presidential elections in uniform by dismissing petitions against his dual offices, a local TV channel DAWN NEWS reported.
A nine-member bench of the Supreme Court dismissed petitions against Musharraf's dual offices by a 6 to 3 verdict in Musharraf's favor, according to the DAWN NEWS report.
Some opposition party activists gathered around the Supreme Court, chanting anti-Musharraf slogans.
Some lawyers and opposition party leaders earlier filed their petitions in the Supreme Court, alleging that it was unconstitutional for Musharraf to retain the position of Army Chief while serving as President of the country.
The nomination papers of Musharraf who is seeking another five- year term as President were filed on Thursday with the Election Commission (EC). The EC is scheduled to scrutinize the nomination papers for presidential elections on Saturday when the lawyers community besiege the election commission premises.
Secretary General of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Q Mushahid Hussain said Musharraf enjoyed support of the required members in the parliament and provincial assemblies to win another five-year term.
The presidential elections will be held on Oct. 6.
Source: Xinhua
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