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Pakistani Opposition Claims Win

Leading Musharraf party members lose in early returns

By Neal Colgrass, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 18, 2008 7:55 PM CST

(Newser) – Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was trounced in a national election today as opposition leaders declared victory against militant rule and the Bush administration, the New York Times reports. An unofficial tally projected victory and 110 seats for the Pakistan People's Party, and 100 seats for... Read full story »

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