Posted AT 9:44 AM EST on 07/08/08
Musharraf to face impeachment
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's ruling coalition announced plans Thursday to seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf, alleging the U.S.-backed former general had "eroded the trust of the nation" during his eight years in power.
Despite his unpopularity in Pakistan, Mr. Musharraf has so far resisted calls to step down and insisted he will serve out his current five year term after he was elected in a contentious parliamentary vote in October.
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