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| India-Pakistan |
| Martial law rumours surface again |
| 2007-11-01 |
| Rumours about the possibility of martial law or imposition of an emergency and holding the Constitution in abeyance have once again gained currency in political circles with pundits predicting that the present setup may be wound up before or after the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision on the constitutional petitions challenging the eligibility of General Pervez Musharraf to contest the presidential election. Though the government has constantly rejected such reports, rumours refuse to die down because the current law and order situation and political uncertainty in the country following any “adverse” decision by the SC have once again fueled the rumour-machinery. This is also strengthened by Benazir Bhutto’s expected visit to Dubai. Political observers believe that it is now a matter of time before Gen Musharraf decides to resort to extra-constitutional steps for a brief period to avoid the difficulties facing him. It has been learnt that no final decision has yet been taken as discussions are continuing between those who are in favour of taking this step before the announcement of the court and those who want it taken only after the court’s decision if it goes against him. |
| Posted by:Fred |