Topic: Pervez Musharraf

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Bhutto's party meets to nominate next prime minister of Pakistan

With leadership still in limbo, parliament plans to convene later this month.

String of suicide bombings unsettles Pakistan

The latest, at a naval college in Lahore Tuesday, was the fourth in five days.

Rising food prices feed security concerns

Asian nations have taken steps to stem rising prices of rice and palm oil. Corn and wheat prices have spiked as well.

After Pakistan vote, U.S. eyes options

Some White House officials want to embrace victors in parliament; others don't want to abandon Musharraf.

In northwestern Pakistan, where militants rule

Foreign jihadists in an ungoverned tribal belt kill leaders, recruit locals.

Pakistani militant attacks persist, test new leaders

Key Taliban figures in the tribal belt remain at large despite 20,000 troops' efforts.

Islamic stronghold in Pakistan goes secular

Residents in the northwest signaled their frustration with Islamic parties' poor governance.

After Pakistan election, Musharraf has few good options

Pakistan's president lost his final base of support in Monday's parliamentary election.

Opinion: A radical turnabout in Pakistan

In just five months, public approval of Osama bin Laden has dropped by half.

The Monitor's View: Pakistan's democracy difference

In the long run, a democratic Pakistan will help America's ability to fight terrorism.

Pakistanis reject Musharraf rule, embrace new direction

The opposition wins by a landslide in a surprisingly smooth election, as Musharraf allies concede defeat.

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Pakistan: No bombs, but plenty of tension as polls close for counting

Election observers have reported few instances of fraud, a key concern as officials begin tallying results.

Security a top concern for Pakistani voters in northwest city

In Peshawar, where frustration is high over President Musharraf's inability to stop rising insecurity, law-and-order issues could shape the outcome of Feb. 18 election.

In Pakistani election, a big swing vote

In Punjab, which picks 148 of 272 parliamentary seats on Feb. 18, many remain undecided.

Bhutto's legacy propels Pakistan People's Party ahead of election

Her party is expected to do well in Feb. 18 parliamentary polls, analysts say.

Pakistan's political future? It's all in the family.

Three political clans introduce the next generation of leaders.

Pakistani parties rally amid terror threat

Top critic Nawaz Sharif says President Pervez Musharraf hopes to silence the opposition ahead of Feb. 18 elections

Pakistan: Musharraf allies' election prospects fade

Many cite economic woes as campaigning for the Feb. 18 election picks up Friday.

Bhutto's party releases her will to bolster PPP leadership

The slain ex-prime minister's political party hopes to end the controversy over new party leader, Asif Ali Zardari, ahead of Feb. 18 elections.

Musharraf successor Kayani boosts Pakistan Army's image

His changes push officers to focus on eradicating terrorism, rather than on politics or securing perks.

Motorbike suicide bombing hits Pakistan as al Qaeda raises profile in tribal belt.

Intelligence reports find that al Qaeda may be using the region to launch more sophisticated terror attacks.

The Monitor's View: The world can't ignore the Al Qaeda and Taliban threat in Afghanistan

A surge by the US and its allies is needed in the country.