Brussels, Aug 19 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has said it hopes the future president of Pakistan and the government can work together on developing and strengthening democracy in Pakistan, respecting institutions and the rule of law, EuAsiaNews reported Tuesday.
Brussels, Aug 19 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has said it hopes the future president of Pakistan and the government can work together on developing and strengthening democracy in Pakistan, respecting institutions and the rule of law, EuAsiaNews reported Tuesday.
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) As key ally Pervez Musharraf resigned as Pakistan president, Washington talked of strongly supporting the new democratic regime in Islamabad to continue its “war on terror”. President George Bush made no contact with Musharraf whom he had described previously as a “personal friend”.
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) The two leading US presidential candidates have welcomed the resignation of Pervez Musharraf as Pakistan president saying it should help Islamabad focus on the fight against Al Qaeda and violent Islamic extremism in a critical theatre.
Sydney, Aug 19 (IANS) Australia Tuesday expressed concern over the safety of its troops in Afghanistan following the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf and recent political developments in Pakistan.
Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) Calling former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf “a friend to the US” and one of the world’s “most committed partners in the war against terrorism”, Washington Monday asked the new government in Islamabad to redouble its focus on stemming extremism.
Islamabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Pervez Musharraf’s future was uncertain as the heads of the ruling coalition concluded their meeting Monday without taking any final decision and will meet again on Tuesday morning, sources said.
Islamabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Picking a new president is the biggest challenge facing the ruling coalition in Pakistan after Pervez Musharraf Monday resigned as head of state.
The office has to be filled within one month of the resignation of a president which, in this case, will be Sept 17. In the interregnum, Senate Chairman Muhammadmian Soomro has taken over as acting president and will continue till a new head of state is elected.
Islamabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Abdul Qadeer Khan, who mentored Pakistan’s nuclear programme, said Monday former president Pervez Musharraf should not be permitted to leave the country but should be arrested and tried.
Washington, Aug 18 (Xinhua) The US will continue to work with the Pakistani government, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said after President Pervez Musharraf announced his resignation Monday.