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Ruling party loses in Pakistan elections
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Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's ruling party suffered a major defeat in parliamentary elections Feb. 18.
The elections saw major gains for the parties of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Musharraf's future as president is now in doubt.
Islamic hard-liners fared badly in the elections.
Analysts have said the elections were basically fair.
The elections are a major step toward democracy in Pakistan, which has been under military rule for over half of its 60-year history. (AP)
パキスタン総選挙、与党惨敗
2月18日、パキスタンで総選挙が行なわれた。野党が大きく票を伸ばす一方、ムシャラフ大統領の与党は惨敗。有権者が大統領に「不信任」を突き付けた結果となった。
Shukan ST: Feb. 29, 2008
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