Aug 15 Musharraf Spokesman Denies Resignation Rumors as Impeachment Bid Looms By Admin, PBS NewsHour A spokesman for embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has denied reports that the leader has already agreed to step down to avoid impending impeachment proceedings. Continue reading
Mar 24 Bhutto Ally Elected Prime Minister in Pakistan By Admin, PBS NewsHour Pakistan's National Assembly elected Yousaf Raza Gilani, a top official in slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's party, as prime minister Monday. Gilani then ordered the release of dozens of judges detained by President Pervez Musharraf. Continue reading
Mar 10 Pakistan Parties Unite to Challenge Musharraf By Admin, PBS NewsHour The widower of Benazir Bhutto and a former Pakistan prime minister announced Sunday that their political parties -- Pakistan's largest -- would form a new coalition government. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch Ruling Party Defeat in Pakistan May Intensify Pressure on Musharraf Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf conceded defeat Tuesday after his party lost to the opposition Pakistan People's Party in Monday's parliamentary elections. Two Pakistan experts consider what the election may mean for both Pakistan and the United States. Continue watching
Feb 18 Pakistanis Count Votes Following Parliamentary Elections By Admin, PBS NewsHour Ballot counting began Monday night after Pakistanis cast their votes in relatively calm parliamentary elections that could reshape President Pervez Musharraf's government. Continue reading
Feb 15 Pakistan Braces for Parliamentary Elections By Admin, PBS NewsHour As Pakistanis prepared to head to the polls for Monday's parliamentary elections, President Pervez Musharraf issued a warning against protests and opposition party members voiced concerns over possible vote-rigging. Continue reading
Feb 08 British Probe: Pakistan’s Bhutto Killed by Bomb By Admin, PBS NewsHour Scotland Yard investigators said Friday that former Pakistani prime minister and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto died from the impact of a suicide blast, rather than gunfire, concurring with an earlier government assessment. Continue reading
Jan 15 Musharraf Orders Security Measures in Lead-up to Elections By Admin, PBS NewsHour Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said he ordered troops to shoot anyone trying to disrupt parliamentary elections scheduled for Feb. 18 as the country battles a rise in attacks blamed on Muslim extremists. Continue reading
Jan 03 Musharraf Dissatisfied with Bhutto Death Probe By Admin, PBS NewsHour Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation into Benazir Bhutto's death on Thursday, but he denied accusations of government involvement in the attack. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch Opposition Parties Slam Pakistani Election Postponement Pakistani opposition leaders criticized the government's decision to postpone parliamentary elections, a move they believe will benefit the ruling party, but said that they would still participate. Journalists discuss how the decision may impact the region's stability. Continue watching