Global Leaders condemn Emergency in Pakistan

Canada condemns the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan."The acting president of Pakistan Muslim League (N), the party of the exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was arrested on Sunday along with 10 party activists.

04.11.2007 07:34:37 Media and Judiciary who played the role of watch dog for democracy was pounded to restrict their actions as the nation suffers from the hit of radicals. President is in process to refurbish internal law and bring orderly situation to the country.Volatile radicals recent acts gave Musharaff an opportunity to clamp emergency as both the media and Judiciary did not support the acts of President.

The police continue raids on leaders of various political parties in various parts of country including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Islamabad, Karachi, Quetta and Hyderabad.
The acting president of Pakistan Muslim League (N), the party of the exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was arrested on Sunday along with 10 party activists.

Pakistani police raided the offices of a private television channel in here on early Sunday and attempted to confiscate broadcasting equipment, a senior producer said.

live-PR.com) - Rancorous political debate was going on from last three months for Imposition of emergency in Pakistan as the Pakistan constitution does not allow the president to hold dual post of Head of the state and Army chief.

Democracy in the state with President in army robes gives little or no credibility to the head of the state. Political parties in Pakistan lead by Benazir and Nawaz and others group are deadly against the President to hold the dual posts by General Mushraff.

Recent elections to the President which Musraff has won with trade off agreement with Benazir former Prime Minister of Pakistan and other political allies needed legal sanction from the Supreme court and as the Apex court was to give the judgment against the President.

The internal security which stood at high risk in exasperates separatists, their ongoing volatile violence in Swati, North of Pakistan with their suicide bombers targeting military installation and important venues, President took a decision to save his position in midst of the growing volatile situation.

Attorney General Malik Muhammad Qayyum said that the Supreme Court endorsement to the new PCO was not needed. All the institutions including assemblies are in place and only the fundamental rights have been suspended, he said.

Moot point at this juncture arises, will democracy restore in Pakistan. Mapping of the route for democracy in the country and election to the post of president to take place within democratic norms appears on way. To achieve this object the will of the President to go for the elections which are to be held this year, announcement is still awaited. The SC judges changed to tune of the Pakistan governance community, the media asked to work in tandem with the state may bring the situation wherein election may be held.

This path may free blame of Musharaff today’s game and President ascending to the top slot in exculpate position.His announcement for free and fair election in January 2008 is an event under military rule is contentious.
Pakistan General said that inaction at this hour would be suicidal for the nation.

Global Leaders have condemned the emergency in Pakistan.

China expressed concern Sunday over Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's move to suspend the constitution and declare emergency rule.
Australia urges Pakistan to protect civil rights, constitution

Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer urged Pakistan to return to constitutional rule, saying Canberra was "very concerned" about the declaration of a state of emergency there.

In his address to the Nation President has advocated to restoration of democracy in the Pakistan .EU and US has condemned the act.

Sweden ,Canada has already issue statement of condemnations.

"Canada condemns the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan."

"We urge the government of Pakistan to end emergency rule and call on the government to respect judicial processes and reinstate the judiciary, adhere to the rule of law, and allow free and fair parliamentary elections to proceed as planned," wrote Bernier.

He added the latest developments undermine judicial independence and the prospect of free and fair elections.

China expressed concern Sunday over Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's move to suspend the constitution and declare emergency rule.
Australia urges Pakistan to protect civil rights, constitution

Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer urged Pakistan to return to constitutional rule, saying Canberra was "very concerned" about the declaration of a state of emergency there.
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Naresh Sagar
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