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Musharraf Set to Restore Constitution*

*But he'll tweak it first to ensure he can't be prosecuted

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2007 7:09 AM CST

(Newser) – Pervez Musharraf is set to lift Pakistan's state of emergency Saturday, but he's not going to take any guff for it—the president will only restore the constitution if it is first amended so he can't be tried for actions during the past 6 weeks... Read full story »

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Musharraf Set to Restore Constitution*

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