Democracy taking root in Pakistan, says Mckinnon
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NEW YORK: Democracy is taking root in Pakistan and the Common Wealth will continue to extend support in strengthening its democratic process, Common Wealth Secretary General Don McKinnon said on Saturday.
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Opposition parties in Pakistan have taken big leads in the election, admits the party allied to President Musharraf.
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Reporter Suzanna Koster interviews the cricket star turned politician on why he thinks boycotting parliamentary elections will help restore democracy to Pakistan.
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WASHINGTON : The United States reminded Pakistan&#39;s leader General Pervez Musharraf of his pledge to embrace democracy, but declined to criticize the adoption of a law by parliament prolonging his dual role as president and army chief.
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"This is an appalling act of terrorism. Today Pakistan has lost one of its bravest daughters. Those responsible have not only murdered a courageous leader but have put at risk hopes for the country's return to democracy."  Gordon Brown said that Benazir Bhutto was killed by "cowards afraid of democracy" as British politicians, many of whom knew her as a personal friend, joined the international wave of condemnation of her death. via Times Online
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LAHORE, Pakistan  - If one Pakistan ruling party rally with awkward speeches, empty audience chairs and distracted crowds in a dustbowl is anything to go by, President Pervez Musharraf's days in power may be numbered.
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Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon arrives in Pakistan on Wednesday for a visit expected to focus on President Pervez Musharraf&#39;s pledge to quit as army chief, officials said.
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- As critical elections in Pakistan approach, President Pervez Musharraf is increasingly losing support from major constituencies, including his traditional military base, amid growing questions in both Pakistan and the United States about his ability to govern.
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Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto said on Friday she would carry on her struggle for democracy, despite an attack on her motorcade that killed 133 people as she returned home after eight years of exile.
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Visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General Donald Mckinnon Saturday urged Pakistan and India to resolve the lingering Kashmir issue through talks and appreciated Pakistan&#39;s role
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistan&#39;s President Gen. Pervez Musharraf yesterday accused his political opponents of &quot;threatening&quot; democracy as he explained to the nation his decision to renege on a promise to step down as army chief by the end of 2004.
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WASHINGTON, Sept 18: The United States has said that it would reiterate its support for a &#39;fully functioning&#39; democracy in Pakistan if the issue of President Pervez Musharraf keeping or giving
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Commonwealth general secretary Don McKinnon today kept himself away from criticising Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for simultaneously holding the post of Army Chief.
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Pakistan&#39;s use of violent  intimidation to quell political protests threatens U.S. and  Pakistani interests, and President Pervez Musharraf must be  encouraged to restore democratic processes, several U.S.  congressmen say.
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Pakistan&#39;s President Pervez Musharraf, who took power in a bloodless coup in 1999 on the grounds he could provide stable democracy, is strongly hinting he will not step down as army chief at the end of this year as promised.
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Pakistanâs president, Pervez Musharraf, could now face a prolonged political conflict with his opposition.
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Pakistan Times Special Correspondent. ISLAMABAD: President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan enjoys real democracy and now efforts are under way for reconciliation and political harmony in the country.