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Pakistan to Restore Ousted Chief Judge

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(Newser) – Two days of massive demonstrations have convinced the Pakistani government to reinstate the nation's chief justice, CNN reports. Hundreds of angry lawyers filled the streets as a government spokesman said Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry would soon regain his position. Protesters demanded that the government fulfill its promise to reinstate judges deposed by former President Pervez Musharraf.

Police waged running battles with mobs of Pakistani protesters in Lahore today hours after reports that opposition leader Nawaz Sharif had been arrested to prevent him from leading a demonstration in Islamabad. Cops in riot gear fired tear gas at stone-throwing protesters near the Lahore Supreme Court. The demonstrators scattered, but regrouped. Sharif later emerged from his home to say he has no intention of submitting to house arrest.

Pakistani demonstrators burn a police bus during clashes in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Pakistani demonstrators burn a police bus during clashes in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
Supporters of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif crowd a truck as they march in a rally in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Supporters of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif crowd a truck as they march in a rally in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
A Pakistani police officer reacts next to burning tires during clashes in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.
A Pakistani police officer reacts next to burning tires during clashes in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Supporters of Pakistani opposition leader Nawaz Sharif chant anti-government slogans during a rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, today.
Supporters of Pakistani opposition leader Nawaz Sharif chant anti-government slogans during a rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, today.   (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Police arrest Javed Hashmi, deputy leader of opposition party in Islamabad, Pakistan, today. Police fought running battles with protesters after opposition leader Nawaz Sharif was detained.
Police arrest Javed Hashmi, deputy leader of opposition party in Islamabad, Pakistan, today. Police fought running battles with protesters after opposition leader Nawaz Sharif was detained.   (AP Photo/B.K.Bangash)
Pakistani police officers with armored vehicles stand guard beside a large shipping container placed by authorities at a road to block the entry of anti-government protesters into Islamabad today.
Pakistani police officers with armored vehicles stand guard beside a large shipping container placed by authorities at a road to block the entry of anti-government protesters into Islamabad today.   (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
An anti-government procession lead by opposition leader Nawaz Sharif passes through a street of Lahore, Pakistan Sunday, March 15, 2009.
An anti-government procession lead by opposition leader Nawaz Sharif passes through a street of Lahore, Pakistan Sunday, March 15, 2009.   (N))
Pakistani supporters of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif shout slogans during a demonstration in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Pakistani supporters of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif shout slogans during a demonstration in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Pakistani supporters of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif shout slogans in front of Police officers during a demonstration in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Pakistani supporters of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif shout slogans in front of Police officers during a demonstration in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif talks to journalist at his residence in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif talks to journalist at his residence in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
A Pakistani police officer throws a stone at demonstrators during clashes in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.
A Pakistani police officer throws a stone at demonstrators during clashes in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
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Are you serious? The people of Pakistan have taken to the streets in defense of human rights and hope for a legitimate democratic government, and all you can do is suggest that they are sub-human? Reply
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