Thousands marched in support of the Sharifs. Photo from the BBC.Protests Erupt After Pakistan Court Bans Opposition Leader From Elected Office -- Voice Of America
Thousands of supporters of opposition leader Nawaz Sharif protested in Pakistan Thursday, angered over a court decision banning him and his brother from elected office.
Sharif denounced the Supreme Court ruling, blamed President Ali Asif Zardari, and called for more protests at a rally near the eastern city of Lahore in Punjab province. Around 20 lawmakers gathered outside the Punjab provincial assembly were detained.
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Pakistani Police Clash With Pro-Sharif Protesters -- Bloomberg
Pakistani PM expresses sadness over disqualification of Sharif brothers -- China View
Pakistan's Leader Stirs Fresh Turmoil -- Wall Street Journal
Pakistan Court Bans Nawaz Sharif From Elective Office -- Los Angeles Times
Pakistan Court Ruling Against Sharif Brothers -- Voice of America
Election Ban for Sharif Brothers -- BBC News
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