Musharraf opponents submit resignations to parliament

Opposition legislators submitted their resignations today as part of their efforts to undercut President General Pervez Musharraf’s re-election bid, while two of his opponents filed fresh legal challenges to his candidacy.

The resignations are aimed at eroding the validity of the vote on Saturday by national and provincial lawmakers. Gen Musharraf’s allies insist they have enough votes to win him another five-year term.