BBC (May 18): Opponents denounce Musharraf move

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From the BBC Online
Dated Wednesday May 18

Opponents denounce Musharraf move

Pakistan's opposition has condemned an announcement that President Pervez Musharraf will seek to stay in power after his current term expires in 2007.

Supporters of Nawaz Sharif, the prime minister Gen Musharraf ousted in a 1999 coup, said the move exposed the president's "dictatorial designs".

A presidential spokesman predicted on Tuesday that parliament would give the general a mandate beyond 2007.

Opposition parties say this would be illegal and unconstitutional.

More democracy on the march.