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Musharraf Won't Budge for US

In further blow to power, president's political party calls for end to martial law

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 17, 2007 1:29 PM CST
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(Newser) – In a face-to-face meeting today with a top American diplomat, Pervez Musharraf remained tightlipped when pressed on when he would end emergency rule in Pakistan. Musharraf told John Negroponte he would cease martial law when security improves in the country, but his resistance is winning him few fans in Pakistan and the US, the New York Times reports.

The head of Musharraf’s own political party called for an end to emergency rule, signaling further erosion of support for the Pakistani leader. Although Musharraf remains popular with army generals, even their loyalties could fray, a diplomat said. Negroponte delivered a "strong message," a second Western diplomat said, but few details emerged. "In diplomacy, things don't happen instantaneously," he said.

Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte speaks during a hearing before Congress in September. Negroponte met with Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf today. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte speaks during a hearing before Congress in September. Negroponte met with Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf today. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)   (Associated Press)
Pakistani journalists hold a protest rally against the country%u2019s military ruler President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Karachi, Pakistan. Geo and the ARY news stations, both of which transmit from nearby Dubai, said Dubai media authorities cut their transmission signals in response to pressure from President Musharraf....
Pakistani journalists hold a protest rally against the country%u2019s military ruler President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Karachi, Pakistan. Geo and the ARY news stations, both...   (Associated Press)
Pakistani police officers detain a slogan-shouting supporter of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto at a rally held against military ruler President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. (AP Photo)
Pakistani police officers detain a slogan-shouting supporter of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto at a rally held against military ruler President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 in Rawalpindi,...   (Associated Press)
A supporter of the Pakistani-owned Geo News station demonstrates against President Gen. Pervez Musharraf outside of their office in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)
A supporter of the Pakistani-owned Geo News station demonstrates against President Gen. Pervez Musharraf outside of their office in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)   (Associated Press)
President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, foreground, and newly appointed Vice Chief of Pakistan Army Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, left rear, attend a ceremony at National Command Authority (NCA) in Islamabad, Pakistan, in this August file photo. (AP Photo/Inter Services Public Relations/HO)
President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, foreground, and newly appointed Vice Chief of Pakistan Army Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, left rear, attend a ceremony at National Command Authority (NCA) in Islamabad, Pakistan,...   (Associated Press)
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