Lawyers, Opposition parties protest against decision
Musharraf gets EC nod to contest Pakistan police fired tear gas shells and used batons to disperse hundreds of lawyers and opposition activists here protesting President Pervez Musharraf seeking a second term in office in uniform as the Election Commission approved his nomination for the October 6 presidential poll.
Bhutto to apply for anticipatory bail Apprehending that the National Accountability Bureau or any other agency may try to confront with an arrest warrant, Bhutto intends to move the Sindh High Court for anticipatory bail, the Dawn daily reported.
Another Nepal minister resigns, calls for protest Nepals political instability and the uncertainty surrounding the November election deepened with yet another minister quitting the cabinet and announcing a protest movement that is likely to impact the turbulent Terai plains.
Army bus blast in Kabul kills 30 A suicide bomber wearing an Afghan army uniform set off a huge explosion on Saturday while trying to board a military bus in the capital, killing 30 people, most of them soldiers, officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility.
Rival parties may join hands for release of Hasina, Khaleda Bangladeshs two rival political parties are considering proposals to join hands and launch a joint agitation for the release of their leaders and former prime ministers, Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia who are now in makeshift jails in Dhaka.
Is Sonia Gandhi trying to promote dynastic rule by appointing her son Rahul as general secretary of the Congress? Will Rahul be able to revive the fortunes of the party in the next Parliament elections? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Rahul has been hailed as a young and promising leader by several readers who have appreciated Sonia’s move. However, there are several others who have questioned the credibility of the Congress party in appointing Rahul, who they say is a novice.
