Pakistan's Political Rivals Prompt Protests, Turmoil
844 views · Published 4 March 2009 · 3:34 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
The rivalry between Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and his former coalition partner Nawaz Sharif is creating more turmoil in a country facing economic and political troubles. After the Supreme court last week banned Sharif from holding elective office, protests broke out the major cities. The dispute comes as lawyers and opposition leaders plan nationwide marches to press Mr. Zardari to reinstate the country's former chief justice.
