No decision on presidential election: Musharraf
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, May 21, IRNA
Pakistan - President
President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf has said that he has not yet decided to contest presidential elections after 2007.
He was replying to questions during his interaction with parliamentarians from South Asian countries on Friday.
Asked about the continuation as president beyond 2007 he said, "I have not decided yet".
Information Minister Sheikh Rashid had said on Tuesday that President Musharraf will remain president beyond 2007.
"Opinion expressed by information minister is his own opinion. I have not yet decided to contest elections 2007," General Musharraf said.
Asked to reply in 'yes or no' whether he will be removing his uniform by 2007, he said, "Yes and No".
General Musharraf said he has brought democracy in the country and is trying to restore real democracy.
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::IRNA No.004 21/05/2005 01:11 --End
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