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Musharraf Lifts Emergency Rule

Curbs remain on media, and some lawyers and judges still under house arrest

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 15, 2007 7:01 AM CST

(Newser) – Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf today lifted the state of emergency he imposed in his nation, sending crowds into the street to celebrate the change and protest Musharraf's administration. Critics say media curbs and an altered judiciary, with some judges and lawyers under house arrest, will... Read full story »

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