Pakistani officials have opposed Benazir Bhutto's candidacy for parliament in the upcoming October elections. Ms. Bhutto, who is currently in voluntary exile, has submitted nomination forms for three electoral constituencies in Pakistan, but all three requests have been rejected by election officials. The rejection of her recent candidacies has faced protests from hundreds of her supporters today. If Ms. Bhutto returns to Pakistan, she will be arrested as she has previously been convicted of corruption in a trial held in absentia. On Saturday, former ousted Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who is also in exile, announced his withdrawal from his previous request to run for parliament but stated that he supports Ms. Bhutto's candidacy, his long-time rival. Nawaz Sharif expressed hope to unite the opposition against the military regime and restore democracy to Pakistan.
Benazir Bhutto's Candidacy for Pakistan Parliament Opposed
Pakistani officials have rejected Benazir Bhutto's candidacy for parliament, leading to protests from her supporters. Bhutto, currently in exile and facing corruption charges, may be arrested if she returns. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has withdrawn his own candidacy but supports Bhutto's bid, aiming to unite the opposition against military rule.
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📰 What Happened
Pakistani officials rejected Benazir Bhutto's candidacy, risking protests from her supporters.
- Supporters of Benazir Bhutto protest Pakistani election officials
- Pakistani election officials reject Benazir Bhutto
- Muhammad Nawaz Sharif announce Benazir Bhutto
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The rejection of Bhutto's candidacy may lead to significant political unrest.
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