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Musharraf imposes emergency rule
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has declared emergency rule, state-run TV has reported, as independent channels went off air.
Paramilitary troops have been deployed inside state-run television and radio stations in Islamabad, witnesses said.
Speculation had been mounting that Gen Musharraf might impose emergency rule.
He is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on whether he is eligible to run for re-election last month while remaining army chief.
The BBC's Barbara Plett reports from Islamabad that fears have been growing in the government that the Supreme Court ruling could go against Gen Musharraf.
Pakistan has been engulfed in political upheaval in recent months, at the same time as the security forces have suffered a series of blows from pro-Taleban militants opposed to Gen Musharraf's support for the US-led "war on terror".
Private channels Geo News and Dawn News earlier quoted unnamed sources as saying the government had made up its mind to declare emergency rule. Shortly afterwards they came off air.
A special cabinet meeting is expected shortly.
One TV channel reported that emergency rule may involve the suspension of the constitution.
Parliamentary elections are due in January.
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who recently returned to the country after years of self-exile to lead her party in the elections, is currently in Dubai on a personal visit.
Pakistan's Musharraf Declares Emergency
Nov 3 09:29 AM US/Eastern
By MATTHEW PENNINGTON
Associated Press Writer
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - President Gen. Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency in Pakistan on Saturday, state TV said, ahead of a crucial Supreme Court decision on whether to overturn his recent election win.
The report gave no reason for the emergency but it follows weeks of speculation that the president—who is also chief of the army—could take the step, amid rising political turmoil and Islamic militant violence.
"The chief of army staff has proclaimed a state of emergency and issued a provisional constitutional order," a newscaster on Pakistan TV said.
The U.S. and other Western allies this week urged him not to take steps that would jeopardize the country's transition to democracy. Musharraf took power in a 1999 coup.
During previous emergencies in Pakistan, a provisional constitutional order has led to the suspension of some basic rights of citizens and for judges to take a fresh oath of office.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, speaking to reporters Thursday en route to diplomatic meetings in Turkey and the Middle East, said the U.S. would not support any move by Musharaff to declare martial law.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP)—President Gen. Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency in Pakistan on Saturday, state TV said.
"The chief of army staff has proclaimed a state of emergency and issued a provisional constitutional order," a newscaster on Pakistan TV said.
Pakistan militants firm on Sharia
By Syed Shoaib Hasan
BBC News, Mingora
Pro-Taleban militants in Pakistan's troubled northern district of Swat have told the BBC they will continue fighting until Islamic law is enforced.
Located near the country's restive tribal area along the Afghan border, Swat has been the scene of recent clashes with the security forces.
The army last week sent reinforcements to the area.
The authorities say there are fears that the Swat valley is becoming a haven for al-Qaeda and the Taleban.
Clashes
An uneasy calm prevails over Mingora, the main town in the Swat valley.
Ringed by mountains, the scenic tourist destination is bustling with traffic and activity.
But there is also fear, and intermittent clashes still take place in areas across the valley.
A police station was attacked with rockets on Tuesday night, while helicopter gun ships carried out retaliatory strikes on Wednesday morning.
The army says at least 18 militants died in the strikes, but there is no way of independently confirming the claim.
In Mingora's main market there is popular support for demands made by militants that Islamic - or Sharia - law should be enforced.
But, most of all, local people expressed the desire that both sides resolve the issue peacefully through dialogue.
Heavily-armed militants
Dozens have been killed in clashes and suicide attacks in recent days, including militants, members of the security forces and civilians.
Last week the government launched an operation in the area against a powerful local pro-Taleban cleric, Maulana Fazlullah, who uses an FM radio station to broadcast calls for jihad, or holy war.
Observers say that the militants still control much of the valley, but local police officials deny this and say that any who still remain will be caught.
But the claims of the authorities do not match the evidence on the ground.
A militant check post was visible near the police station, with several heavily armed militants manning it.
They moved freely around the area, unlike the police who had barricaded themselves inside.
Musharraf imposes emergency rule
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has declared emergency rule, state-run TV has reported, as independent channels went off air.
Paramilitary troops have been deployed inside state-run television and radio stations in Islamabad, witnesses said.
Speculation had been mounting that Gen Musharraf might impose emergency rule.
He is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on whether he is eligible to run for re-election last month while remaining army chief.
The BBC's Barbara Plett reports from Islamabad that fears have been growing in the government that the Supreme Court ruling could go against Gen Musharraf.
Pakistan has been engulfed in political upheaval in recent months, at the same time as the security forces have suffered a series of blows from pro-Taleban militants opposed to Gen Musharraf's support for the US-led "war on terror".
Private channels Geo News and Dawn News earlier quoted unnamed sources as saying the government had made up its mind to declare emergency rule. Shortly afterwards they came off air.
A special cabinet meeting is expected shortly.
One TV channel reported that emergency rule may involve the suspension of the constitution.
Parliamentary elections are due in January.
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who recently returned to the country after years of self-exile to lead her party in the elections, is currently in Dubai on a personal visit.
Pakistan's Musharraf Declares Emergency
Nov 3 09:29 AM US/Eastern
By MATTHEW PENNINGTON
Associated Press Writer
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - President Gen. Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency in Pakistan on Saturday, state TV said, ahead of a crucial Supreme Court decision on whether to overturn his recent election win.
The report gave no reason for the emergency but it follows weeks of speculation that the president—who is also chief of the army—could take the step, amid rising political turmoil and Islamic militant violence.
"The chief of army staff has proclaimed a state of emergency and issued a provisional constitutional order," a newscaster on Pakistan TV said.
The U.S. and other Western allies this week urged him not to take steps that would jeopardize the country's transition to democracy. Musharraf took power in a 1999 coup.
During previous emergencies in Pakistan, a provisional constitutional order has led to the suspension of some basic rights of citizens and for judges to take a fresh oath of office.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, speaking to reporters Thursday en route to diplomatic meetings in Turkey and the Middle East, said the U.S. would not support any move by Musharaff to declare martial law.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP)—President Gen. Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency in Pakistan on Saturday, state TV said.
"The chief of army staff has proclaimed a state of emergency and issued a provisional constitutional order," a newscaster on Pakistan TV said.
Pakistan militants firm on Sharia
By Syed Shoaib Hasan
BBC News, Mingora
Pro-Taleban militants in Pakistan's troubled northern district of Swat have told the BBC they will continue fighting until Islamic law is enforced.
Located near the country's restive tribal area along the Afghan border, Swat has been the scene of recent clashes with the security forces.
The army last week sent reinforcements to the area.
The authorities say there are fears that the Swat valley is becoming a haven for al-Qaeda and the Taleban.
Clashes
An uneasy calm prevails over Mingora, the main town in the Swat valley.
Ringed by mountains, the scenic tourist destination is bustling with traffic and activity.
But there is also fear, and intermittent clashes still take place in areas across the valley.
A police station was attacked with rockets on Tuesday night, while helicopter gun ships carried out retaliatory strikes on Wednesday morning.
The army says at least 18 militants died in the strikes, but there is no way of independently confirming the claim.
In Mingora's main market there is popular support for demands made by militants that Islamic - or Sharia - law should be enforced.
But, most of all, local people expressed the desire that both sides resolve the issue peacefully through dialogue.
Heavily-armed militants
Dozens have been killed in clashes and suicide attacks in recent days, including militants, members of the security forces and civilians.
Last week the government launched an operation in the area against a powerful local pro-Taleban cleric, Maulana Fazlullah, who uses an FM radio station to broadcast calls for jihad, or holy war.
Observers say that the militants still control much of the valley, but local police officials deny this and say that any who still remain will be caught.
But the claims of the authorities do not match the evidence on the ground.
A militant check post was visible near the police station, with several heavily armed militants manning it.
They moved freely around the area, unlike the police who had barricaded themselves inside.
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