THE GOVERNMENT IN PAKISTAN HAS ANNOUNCED THE DATE FOR A NATIONAL REFER...

World | April 9, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

The government in Pakistan has announced the date for a national referendum on extending President Pervez Musharraf's rule by five years. A statement issued by the law ministry said voting will be held on 30 April. The announcement followed an executive order by the president saying no court, tribunal or other authority will be permitted to challenge the decision to hold the vote. The move to hold the referendum has been heavily criticised by the opposition parties, who have called for a boycott of the poll.

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