A coalition of the largest political parties in Pakistan has announced that it will boycott the referendum regarding the extension of General Pervez Musharraf's rule. General Musharraf seized power in a coup in 1999. The general, who is a close ally of the United States in the war on terror, announced last week that a referendum would be held in May on this matter. The question posed in the referendum is whether this general of the Pakistan Army should remain in power after the general elections scheduled for next October. Today in Islamabad, Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan, the head of the 15-party coalition, stated that they would oppose this referendum through peaceful means, as they believe it is contrary to the constitution of Pakistan. It is still unclear what impact this boycott will have on the referendum. Many Pakistanis, who have claimed that there was widespread corruption in previous governments, welcomed General Musharraf's coup.
Boycott of General Musharraf's Referendum in Pakistan - 2002-04-08
A coalition of major political parties in Pakistan plans to boycott a referendum on General Musharraf's rule, which is set for May. Musharraf, who took power in a 1999 coup and is a U.S. ally, faces opposition from parties claiming the referendum violates the constitution. The outcome of this boycott remains uncertain.
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📰 What Happened
Political parties in Pakistan boycott Musharraf's referendum on extending his rule.
- 15-party coalition boycott referendum on Musharraf's rule
- General Pervez Musharraf announce referendum
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The boycott indicates significant political opposition to Musharraf's regime.
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