As the counting of votes from Thursday's elections continues in Pakistan, President Pervez Musharraf has promised to transfer power to civilians next month. This is the first time since 1999, when Musharraf seized power in a military coup, that elections are being held for members of the national parliament and four provincial assemblies. At least six people have been killed in election-related violence. Pre-election polls indicated strong support for the Pakistan People's Party led by former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Meanwhile, human rights groups have accused Musharraf of using the elections to legitimize the continued military dominance over the government. Musharraf rejects this view and promises to step down in favor of a civilian government in the first week of November.
The President of Pakistan Promises to Transfer Power to Civilians Next Month - 2002-10-11
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has pledged to transfer power to a civilian government next month following elections for parliament and provincial assemblies. This marks a significant political transition since his military coup in 1999, amidst allegations from human rights groups that he is manipulating the electoral process. The outcome of these elections is crucial for the future of democracy in Pakistan.
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📰 What Happened
President Musharraf promises civilian power transfer in Pakistan amid election violence.
- Pervez Musharraf announce civilian government
- Pakistan government conduct national parliament, provincial assemblies
- human rights groups accuse Pervez Musharraf
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Musharraf's promise to transfer power marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan's political landscape.
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