Musharraf's allies withdraw PM candidate

Allies of president Pervez Musharraf withdrew their candidate for Pakistan’s prime minister as a “good will gesture” to followers of murdered opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, who said they would announce their choice for the job later today.

Musharraf's allies withdraw PM candidate

Allies of president Pervez Musharraf withdrew their candidate for Pakistan’s prime minister as a “good will gesture” to followers of murdered opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, who said they would announce their choice for the job later today.

The move clears the way for whoever is nominated by Ms Bhutto’s party to run for premier uncontested.

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