Pakistani demonstrators shout slogans and hold banners against Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf during a rally in Multan, Pakistan, on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Pakistan's ruling coalition took another step Sunday toward impeaching President Pervez Musharraf, finalizing the charges to be launched against the former army strongman if he refuses to resign. Musharraf is holding out against enormous pressure to quit from foes who swept February elections and relegated the stalwart U.S. ally to the political sidelines. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

Pakistani demonstrators shout slogans and hold banners against Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf during a rally in Multan, Pakistan, on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Pakistan's ruling coalition took another step Sunday toward impeaching President Pervez Musharraf, finalizing the charges to be launched against the former army strongman if he refuses to resign. Musharraf is holding out against enormous pressure to quit from foes who swept February elections and relegated the stalwart U.S. ally to the political sidelines.

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