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Published Date: 27 May 2009
PAKISTAN'S Supreme Court ruled yesterday that popular former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his politician brother can contest elections.
Two-time prime minister Mr Sharif, who is Pakistan's most popular politician according the opinion polls, was earlier barred from contesting elections because of an old conviction he says was politically motivated.





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  • Last Updated: 26 May 2009 10:00 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
 

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