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Musharraf May Quit Army Post by Saturday

Emergency rule eases; cricket star among thousands released

By Sam Gale Rosen,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 21, 2007 9:28 PM CST
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(Newser) – Pervez Musharraf may quit his army post as soon as Saturday, the AP reports, and be immediately sworn in for his next five-year presidential term. The Supreme Court will likely declare tomorrow that Musharraf can continue to rule, and the Election Commission can then confirm his electoral victory from October. "I know the president, and he will honor his commitment," says the AG.

The government today continued to release thousands of opposition prisoners, and said many more were to be released, further signaling the easing of emergency rule. Among those released today was Imran Khan, the cricketer-turned-opposition leader, the BBC reports. Khan had begun a hunger strike on Monday to protest his imprisonment.

A Pakistani journalist holds chains during a protest against the country's military ruler President Gen. Pervez Musharraf who has imposed emergency rule and restrictions upon the media, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 in Multan, Pakistan . (AP Photo/Khalid Tanveer)
A Pakistani journalist holds chains during a protest against the country's military ruler President Gen. Pervez Musharraf who has imposed emergency rule and restrictions upon the media, Wednesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
In this handout photo provided by Saudi News Agency, Saudi King Abdullah, right, talks with Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf upon his arrival at the royal palace in Riyadh airport, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Nov.20, 2007. Musharraf has been under immense pressure from Washington to free opposition leaders, end media...
In this handout photo provided by Saudi News Agency, Saudi King Abdullah, right, talks with Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf upon his arrival at the royal palace in Riyadh airport, Saudi Arabia,...   (Associated Press)
Riot police prepare for demonstrators rallying against President Gen. Pervez Musharraf at a road block in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)
Riot police prepare for demonstrators rallying against President Gen. Pervez Musharraf at a road block in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)   (Associated Press)
Aleema Khan, left, sister of Pakistan's cricket legend-turned-politican Imran Khan, arrives in Multan, Pakistan to visit her brother, who has been jailed for opposing Pakistan's military ruler President Gen. Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. (AP Photo/Khalid Tanveer)
Aleema Khan, left, sister of Pakistan's cricket legend-turned-politican Imran Khan, arrives in Multan, Pakistan to visit her brother, who has been jailed for opposing Pakistan's military ruler President...   (Associated Press)
In this picture released on Nov. 21, 2007 by Pakistan's Press Information Department, Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf kisses Hajr-e-Aswad, the sacred stone, during Umra pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. Musharraf's wife Sehba Musharraf is at left. (AP Photo/Press Information Department,HO)
In this picture released on Nov. 21, 2007 by Pakistan's Press Information Department, Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf kisses Hajr-e-Aswad, the sacred stone, during Umra pilgrimage in Mecca,...   (Associated Press)
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