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Total Points: 648,467,779.31 | Pakistan: New President Sworn In The widower of assassinated former Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto has taken office as the country’s new president. 52 years old Asif Ali Zardari succeeds Pervez Musharraf, the former military ruler who resigned under pressure last month. A representative of Pakistan popular party (PPP) said yesterday that the new president will reinforce democracy and will help the poor. "…this government will complete its 5 years tenure and after 5 years you will see that Pakistan will appear in the global map as a country with new hope. Investors and Pakistan allies, under the US, hope that the electoral result will bring stability after months of political instability and risen violence prevailing in the area. ERT |
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