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    • Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.

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    • CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California. From Getty Images.

      CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.

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    • A woman collects drinking water from a tube well at the flooded village of Godadhar in Faridpur July 27, 2008. Several areas in north and northeastern Bangladesh remain inundated with floodwaters after the embankments of the rivers Jamuna and Padma collapsed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A woman collects drinking water from a tube well at the flooded village of Godadhar in Faridpur July 27, 2008. Several areas in north and northeastern Bangladesh remain inundated with floodwaters after the embankments of the rivers Jamuna and Padma collapsed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week.

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    • LONDON - JULY 25: Reese Hoffa of United States competes in the Men's Shot Put Final during day 1 of the Norwich Union Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace Stadium on July 25, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.

      LONDON - JULY 25: Reese Hoffa of United States competes in the Men's Shot Put Final during day 1 of the Norwich Union Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace Stadium on July 25, 2008 in London, England.

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      Anti-Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou protesters gather in front of the President Office, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in Taipei, Taiwan. Several ten thousands demonstrators marched on the streets of Taipei to protest Ma's efforts to improve relations with rival China.

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    • Chinese actress Huang Yi (L) poses with Brazilian actress Taina Mueller during a photocall at the Venice Film Festival August 30, 2008. "Dangkou" (Plastic City) by Chinese director Yu Lik-wai is shown in competition at the Venice Film Festival. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Chinese actress Huang Yi (L) poses with Brazilian actress Taina Mueller during a photocall at the Venice Film Festival August 30, 2008. "Dangkou" (Plastic City) by Chinese director Yu Lik-wai is shown in competition at the Venice Film Festival.

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    • China's actress Huang Yi (L) and Brazil's actress Taina Muller pose during the photocall of the movie "Dangkou" (English title : Plastic City) directed by Hong Kong's Yu Lik-Wai during the 65th Venice International Film Festival at Venice Lido, on August 30, 2008. "Dangkou" is presented in competition for the Golden Lion Award. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      China's actress Huang Yi (L) and Brazil's actress Taina Muller pose during the photocall of the movie "Dangkou" (English title : Plastic City) directed by Hong Kong's Yu Lik-Wai during the 65th Venice International Film Festival at Venice Lido, on August 30, 2008. "Dangkou" is presented in competition for the Golden Lion Award.

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    • India's bowler Harbhajan Singh brings water during the 5th and final One Day International cricket match between India and Sri Lanka on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. India has an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the 5 match series. From AP Photo by Eranga Jayawardena.

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    • South Africa's AB de Villiers (L) is run out by England's Matthew Prior (R) during the third Natwest one day International between England and South Africa at The Brit Oval cricket ground, London, England, on August 29, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

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    • Anti-government protesters lie down on the street to avoid tear gas during a demonstration at the Metropolitan Police Bureau in Bangkok on August 29, 2008. Thai police fired tear gas to try to break up about 2,000 anti-government protesters gathered outside the Bangkok police headquarters, an. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

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Pakistan's Asif Ali Zardari husband of slain politician Benazir Bhutto touches her photo during his speech to the twenty-third congress of the Socialist International at the Lagonissi Grand Resort, about 40 kilometers (25miles) south of Athens on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Close to 700 participants from 150 political parties and organisations from 120 countries will attend the Congress of the Socialist International from June 30 to July 2. From AP Photo by THANASSIS STAVRAKIS.
2 months ago: Pakistan's Asif Ali Zardari husband of slain politician Benazir Bhutto touches her photo during his speech to the twenty-third congress of the Socialist International at the Lagonissi Grand Resort, about 40 kilometers (25miles) south of Athens on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Close to 700 participants from 150 political parties and organisations from 120 countries will attend the Congress of the Socialist International from June 30 to July 2.

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  • Pakistani lawyers and activists of political parties shout slogans against Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto and a leading presidential candidate to succeed former president Pervez Musharraf during a protest in Karachi on August 28, 2008. Pakistani lawyers staged protests in several cities to press for the reinstatement of judges sacked by Musharraf. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistani lawyers and activists of political parties shout slogans against Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto and a leading presidential candidate to succeed former president Pervez Musharraf during a protest in Karachi on August 28, 2008. Pakistani lawyers staged protests in several cities to press for the reinstatement of judges sacked by Musharraf. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Lawyers tear down a poster of Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of Benazir Bhutto, who will run for President in the next elections, during a protest for the restoration of deposed judges in Islamabad August 28, 2008. Thousands of lawyers blocked roads across Pakistan on Thursday to press the government to reinstate judges purged by former president Pervez Musharraf, as militants attacked police in the northwest, killing 11 people. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pakistani lawyers set fire to a poster of Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto and a leading presidential candidate to succeed former president Pervez Musharraf, during a protest in Islamabad on August 28, 2008. Pakistani lawyers staged protests in several cities to press for the reinstatement of judges sacked by the country's former president Pervez Musharraf. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistani lawyers beat a poster of Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto and a leading presidential candidate to succeed Musharraf, during a protest in Islamabad on August 28, 2008. Pakistani lawyers staged protests in several cities to press for the reinstatement of judges sacked by the country's former president Pervez Musharraf. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistani lawyers beat a poster of Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto and a leading presidential candidate to succeed Musharraf, during a protest in Islamabad on August 28, 2008. Pakistani lawyers staged protests in several cities to press for the reinstatement of judges sacked by the country's former president Pervez Musharraf. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistani lawyers beat a poster of Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto and a leading presidential candidate to succeed Musharraf, during a protest in Islamabad on August 28, 2008. Pakistani lawyers staged protests in several cities to press for the reinstatement of judges sacked by the country's former president Pervez Musharraf. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Supporters of Pakistan People's Party hold the pictures of their leaders as they gather to celebrate the nomination of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, for presidential candidate in Karachi August 26, 2008. Pakistan's three main political parties have submitted nominations for a September 6 presidential election for a replacement for Pervez Musharraf, who stepped down last week under threat of impeachment. Under Pakistan's constitution members of the country's four provincial assemblies and the two-chamber national parliament elect the president. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Activists of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) march during the submission of papers for presidential election by the political parties outside the Election Commission office in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto filed his nomination papers 26 August to contest September 6 presidential elections, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Activists of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) shout slogans in support of party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari outside the Election Commission office in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. Zardari, the widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto filed his nomination papers 26 August to contest September 6 presidential elections, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistani policemen stand guard outside the Election Commission office as the reflection of a portrait of Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), appears in the window, in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto filed his nomination papers 26 August to contest September 6 presidential elections, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistani policemen stand guard outside the Election Commission office as the reflection of a portrait of Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), appears in the window, in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto filed his nomination papers 26 August to contest September 6 presidential elections, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Activists of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) march during the submission of papers for presidential election by the political parties outside the Election Commission office in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto filed his nomination papers 26 August to contest September 6 presidential elections, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Activists of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) march during the submission of papers for presidential election by the political parties outside the Election Commission office in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto filed his nomination papers 26 August to contest September 6 presidential elections, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A Pakistan anti-terrorist force personal uses a metal detector to check the area of the Election Commission in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto filed his nomination papers 26 August to contest September 6 presidential elections, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) president Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain (2R) walks with party nominated presidential candidate Mushahid Hussain (3L) upon arrival at the Election Commission office to submit papers for presidential election, in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto filed his nomination papers 26 August to contest September 6 presidential elections, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) president Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain walks with party nominated presidential candidate Mushahid Hussain (L) as he flashes a victory sign upon arrival at the Election Commission office to submit papers for presidential election, in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto filed his nomination papers 26 August to contest September 6 presidential elections, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Leader of ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Farooq Naeq (R) carries papers as he walks with Raza Rabbani as they arrive at the Election Commission Office in Islamabad on August 26, 2008,to submit the nomination papers of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto for the Presidential Election. Pakistan's political turmoil has deepened after the two main parties in the ruling coalition split, weakening the fragile government just a week after president Pervez Musharraf resigned. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Leaders of ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Sherry Rehman (L) and Raja Pervaiz Ashraf (2R) walk with coalition partner Asfandyar Wali (C) head of Awami National Party (ANP) after submitting the nomination papers of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto's, for The Presidental Election at The Election Commission Office in Islamabad on August 26, 2008. Pakistan's political turmoil deepened after the two main parties in the ruling coalition split, weakening the fragile government just a week after president Pervez Musharraf resigned. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Leaders of ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Sherry Rehman (L) and Farooq Naek (R) show victory signs along with coalition partner Asfandyar Wali (C) head of The Awami National Party (ANP) outside the Election Commission Office in Islamabad on August 26, 2008, after submitting the nomination papers of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto for The Presidential Election. Pakistan's political turmoil has deepened after the two main parties in the ruling coalition split, weakening the fragile government just a week after President Pervez Musharraf resigned. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Leaders of ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Sherry Rehman (L) and Farooq Naek (R) show victory signs along with coalition partner Asfandyar Wali (C) head of The Awami National Party (ANP) outside the Election Commission Office in Islamabad on August 26, 2008, after submitting the nomination papers of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto for The Presidential Election. Pakistan's political turmoil has deepened after the two main parties in the ruling coalition split, weakening the fragile government just a week after President Pervez Musharraf resigned. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, daughter of slain former Pakistan's prime minister Benazir Bhutto, offer prayer at the grave of her mother in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh near Larkana August 25, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Aseefa Bhutto Zardari (C), daughter of slain former Pakistan's Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, scatters rose petals at the grave of her mother in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh near Larkana August 25, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Activists of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) release birds to celebrate the decision by slain former premier Benazir Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari to run for the post of president in Karachi on August 24, 2008. Pakistan's fragile coalition government is facing an August 25 deadline on reinstating judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf that could determine whether its major parties split. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Activists of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) release birds to celebrate the decision by slain former premier Benazir Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari to run for the post of president in Karachi on August 24, 2008. Pakistan's fragile coalition government is facing an August 25 deadline on reinstating judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf that could determine whether its major parties split. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Activists of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) release birds to celebrate the decision by slain former premier Benazir Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari to run for the post of president in Karachi on August 24, 2008. Pakistan's fragile coalition government is facing an August 25 deadline on reinstating judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf that could determine whether its major parties split. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Supporters of the Pakistan People's Party release sparrows whilst celebrating their leaders decision, Asif Ali Zardari, assassinated former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto's widower, to be a presidential candidate, in Karachi August 24, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Supporters of the Pakistan People's Party release a sparrow whilst celebrating their leaders decision, Asif Ali Zardari, assassinated former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto's widower, to be a presidential candidate, in Karachi August 24, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Supporters of the Pakistan People's Party celebrate their leaders decision, Asif Ali Zardari, assassinated former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto's widower, to be a presidential candidate, in Karachi August 24, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Supporters of Pakistan People's Party make victory signs in front of portraits of their leaders, slain Benazir Bhutto, top right, and her husband Asif Ali Zardari, top left, at a rally to celebrate the Zardari's decision to run for Pakistani presidency, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 in Karachi, Pakistan. Pakistan's ruling coalition teetered on the brink of collapse as the two main partners squabbled over a successor to ousted President Pervez Musharraf. From AP Photo by Fareed Khan.
  • Pakistani police search activists of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) as they pass a gate before entering the residence of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari House as they arrive to celebrate his decision to run for the post of president, in Islamabad on August 24, 2008. Pakistan's fragile coalition government is facing an August 25 deadline on reinstating judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf that could determine whether its major parties split. Political infighting has weakened the ability to focus on militant violence -- almost 100 people were killed in bombings in the past week -- and leave the government in disarray ahead of the September 6 presidential election. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Activists of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) share sweets as they celebrate the decision by slain former premier Benazir Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari to run for the post of president, in Islamabad on August 24, 2008. Pakistan's fragile coalition government is facing an August 25 deadline on reinstating judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf that could determine whether its major parties split. Political infighting has weakened the ability to focus on militant violence -- almost 100 people were killed in bombings in the past week -- and leave the government in disarray ahead of the September 6 presidential election. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Activists of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) dance as they celebrate the decision by slain former premier Benazir Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari to run for the post of president, in Islamabad on August 24, 2008. Pakistan's fragile coalition government is facing an August 25 deadline on reinstating judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf that could determine whether its major parties split. Political infighting has weakened the ability to focus on militant violence -- almost 100 people were killed in bombings in the past week -- and leave the government in disarray ahead of the September 6 presidential election. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Activists of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) dance as they celebrate the decision by slain former premier Benazir Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari to run for the post of president, in Islamabad on August 24, 2008. Pakistan's fragile coalition government is facing an August 25 deadline on reinstating judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf that could determine whether its major parties split. Political infighting has weakened the ability to focus on militant violence -- almost 100 people were killed in bombings in the past week -- and leave the government in disarray ahead of the September 6 presidential election. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Activists of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) shower a portrait of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto with rose petals as they celebrate the decision by Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari to run for the post of president, in Islamabad on August 24, 2008. Pakistan's fragile coalition government is facing an August 25 deadline on reinstating judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf that could determine whether its major parties split. Political infighting has weakened the ability to focus on militant violence -- almost 100 people were killed in bombings in the past week -- and leave the government in disarray ahead of the September 6 presidential election. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistan People's Party (PPP) deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani (R) along with Information Minister Sherry Rehman (L) addresses a press conference in Islamabad on August 23, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto has decided to run for president in the wake of Pervez Musharraf's resignation, a senior party official said. Asif Ali Zardari on August 22 won the backing of lawmakers from the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to contest the September 6 poll to choose a successor to Musharraf, who stepped down amid the threat of impeachment. "Mr Asif Zardari has accepted to contest the election for the office of president of Pakistan after the party unanimously drafted him to do so," PPP deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani told reporters. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistan People's Party (PPP) deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani (R) along with Information Minister Sherry Rehman (L) addresses a press conference in Islamabad on August 23, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto has decided to run for president in the wake of Pervez Musharraf's resignation, a senior party official said. Asif Ali Zardari on August 22 won the backing of lawmakers from the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to contest the September 6 poll to choose a successor to Musharraf, who stepped down amid the threat of impeachment. "Mr Asif Zardari has accepted to contest the election for the office of president of Pakistan after the party unanimously drafted him to do so," PPP deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani told reporters. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistan People's Party (PPP) deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani (C) along with Information Minister Sherry Rehman (L) and Labour Minister Khursheed Shah (R) addresses a press conference in Islamabad on August 23, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto has decided to run for president in the wake of Pervez Musharraf's resignation, a senior party official said. Asif Ali Zardari on August 22 won the backing of lawmakers from the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to contest the September 6 poll to choose a successor to Musharraf, who stepped down amid the threat of impeachment. "Mr Asif Zardari has accepted to contest the election for the office of president of Pakistan after the party unanimously drafted him to do so," PPP deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani told reporters. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistan People's Party (PPP) deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani gestures during a press conference in Islamabad on August 23, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto has decided to run for president in the wake of Pervez Musharraf's resignation, a senior party official said. Asif Ali Zardari on August 22 won the backing of lawmakers from the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to contest the September 6 poll to choose a successor to Musharraf, who stepped down amid the threat of impeachment. "Mr Asif Zardari has accepted to contest the election for the office of president of Pakistan after the party unanimously drafted him to do so," PPP deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani told reporters. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pakistan People's Party (PPP) deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani arrives for a press conference in Islamabad on August 23, 2008. The widower of Pakistan's assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto has decided to run for president in the wake of Pervez Musharraf's resignation, a senior party official said. Asif Ali Zardari on August 22 won the backing of lawmakers from the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to contest the September 6 poll to choose a successor to Musharraf, who stepped down amid the threat of impeachment. "Mr Asif Zardari has accepted to contest the election for the office of president of Pakistan after the party unanimously drafted him to do so," PPP deputy secretary general Raza Rabbani told reporters. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • This hand out picture released by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz shows former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif addressing a press conference in Lahore on August 23, 2008. Sharif on August 23 said he was ready to accept Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto as president if he does away with powers to dissolve parliament. Former president Pervez Musharraf had strengthened his powers through a 17th constitutional amendment, which gave the president the power to dismiss the government and dissolve parliament. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • This hand out picture released by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz shows former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif (R) and party leader Ishaq Dar (L) as they listen to a question during a press conference in Lahore on August 23, 2008. Sharif on August 23 said he was ready to accept Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto as president if he does away with powers to dissolve parliament. Former president Pervez Musharraf had strengthened his powers through a 17th constitutional amendment, which gave the president the power to dismiss the government and dissolve parliament. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

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