Pakistani Supreme Court Reinstates Top Judge, Deals 'Major Blow' To Musharraf
AP:
The Supreme Court on Friday reinstated Pakistan's top judge, ruling that his suspension by President Gen. Pervez Musharraf was illegal and dealing a major blow to the authority of the staunch U.S. ally.
The ruling to reinstate Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry is probably the biggest challenge to Musharraf's dominance since he seized power in a coup in 1999. It could further complicate his bid to win a new five-year presidential term this fall and comes at a time when Islamic militants are on the offensive.
First Posted: 07-20-07 10:19 AM | Updated: 03-28-08 02:44 AM