Monday, February 18, 2008

Vote Is Expected To Further Weaken Musharraf

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistanis began voting Monday morning in parliamentary elections that are expected to diminish President Pervez Musharraf further and present Washington with a challenging new political lineup here as it pursues its fight against the Taliban and Al Qaeda in the region.

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See also:

Security forces reported at least four bombings at or near polling places

Pakistan Opposition Leads In Early Returns

Women barred from voting in parts of Pakistan

And...

U.S. strikes within Pakistan -- without notice

UPDATE:

Pakistanis Deal Severe Defeat to Musharraf in Election