Musharraf Tells Pakistan He Will Keep Army Post
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf Thursday reiterated his intention to retain his dual role of army chief and called on the opposition to accept the decision of the majority. Last month, pro-military politicians who dominate parliament passed a bill allowing Musharraf to stay on as army chief despite his pledge to give up the post at the year-end in a deal with Islamist opponents that gave him sweeping powers. “It is the voice of the majority and the minority should accept this ruling,” Musharraf said in an address to the nation broadcast on state-run Pakistan Television and Radio.Full Story