Pakistan put off its general election by 6 weeks to Feb 18 following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, over the objections of the main opposition parties which fear a delay will work against them. Musharraf, in a televised address to the nation, said army and paramilitary troops would deal forcefully with any renewed violence and appealed for national reconciliation leading to free and fair elections. |
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