Monday, August 18, 2008

Soomro caretaker President of pakistan after Musharaaf

http://www.dawn.com/2008/08/18/musharraf.htm

Musharraf leaves President House, Soomro caretaker President ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (AFP): President Musharraf left President House aftera guard of honour while Chairman Senate Mohammadmian Soomro was sworn in as caretaker president. President Musharraf who resigned on Monday afternoon received a final guard of honour from troops at the presidency. A brass band played the national anthem on Monday evening in President House in Islamabad. He left the President House after the guard of honour. The president said he would give his formal resignation to the speaker of parliament later Monday. Senate chairman Mohammedmian Soomro was administered oath of office as caretaker President by Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar. Mr Soomro will act as as caretaker president until an election, which is expected in the next few weeks. (Posted @ 19:26 PST)

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