Members of Pakistan’s parliament condemned the US today for the raid that killed al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden on their soil.

Protesters shouted “Shame on You!” as baton-wielding police empowered by Pakistan’s state of emergency violently broke up a rally today and rounded up hundreds of opposition activists nationwide. The government said parliamentary elections could be delayed by up to a year, as it tries to stamp out a growing Islamic militant threat.

Authorities rounded up opposition activists today after President Pervez Musharraf suspended Pakistan’s constitution and declared a state of emergency.

President General Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency in Pakistan today ahead of a crucial Supreme Court decision on whether to overturn his recent election win and amid rising militant violence.