Muslims For A Safe America

Pakistani President/General Pervez Musharraf declared a “state of emergency” in November 2007, suspending the constitution, prohibiting public rallies, shutting down independent television stations, replacing Supreme Court justices who challenged his authority, and detaining political opponents and thousands of protesters.

The U.S. government, which has given Pakistan billions of dollars in military aid to support American military operations in Afghanistan since 9/11, has called on Musharraf to end the state of emergency and move towards democracy and the “rule of law.”

Under international pressure, Musharraf has agreed to hold parliamentary elections in early 2008, but he has not agreed to end the crackdown on the judiciary, the press, and political opponents.

If the “rule of law” is fully re-established, the removed Pakistani Supreme Court justices will be reinstated, and they will probably invalidate Musharraf’s recent presidential election victory, removing him from the presidency.

If the “rule of law” is partially re-established, the new Pakistani Supreme Court justices will remain on the bench, and they will validate Musharraf’s recent presidential election victory, allowing him to serve as president. Read the rest of this entry »