Musharraf swears in cabinet

There has been some apprehension within Pakistan that the US could try to prop up Musharraf so that counter-terrorism operations in the region are not disturbed by the changing of the guard in Islamabad. Members of Sharif's party wore black armbands as they were sworn in, to protest against Musharraf, whom they consider an unconstitutional president. HL

Reuters | March 31, 2008

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