03-15-2009, 06:40 AM
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pioneer.com
PTI | Islamabad
Under intense pressure from the United States and amidst escalating political standoff at home, Pakistan government today decided to challenge the disqualification of PML (N) chief Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz from contesting elections, in a move seen as an attempt to defuse the crisis.
On a day of hectic developments, in what looked like a compromise with the estranged ally, the government of President Asif Ali Zardari decided to move the Supreme Court with a review petition challenging the apex court's decision barring the Sharif brothers from contesting elections and holding public offices.
Shahbaz was unseated as the Chief Minister of Punjab province and Governor's rule imposed there by the Zardari government.
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pioneer.com
PTI | Islamabad
Under intense pressure from the United States and amidst escalating political standoff at home, Pakistan government today decided to challenge the disqualification of PML (N) chief Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz from contesting elections, in a move seen as an attempt to defuse the crisis.
On a day of hectic developments, in what looked like a compromise with the estranged ally, the government of President Asif Ali Zardari decided to move the Supreme Court with a review petition challenging the apex court's decision barring the Sharif brothers from contesting elections and holding public offices.
Shahbaz was unseated as the Chief Minister of Punjab province and Governor's rule imposed there by the Zardari government.
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