PAKISTAN’S main opposition leader has appealed against a 23-year sentence for trying to stir an army rebellion against President Gen Pervez Musharraf, a spokesman for his party said yesterday.

Initial results from Pakistan’s referendum tonight indicated an overwhelming majority of voters approving another five year term as president for General Pervez Musharraf.

Police in Pakistan have rounded up dozens of opposition party leaders to block a rally against the country's military ruler.