Pakistani Firestorm
Interesting things are afoot over in Islamabad today—Apparently, former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who was exiled from the country for 7 years, attempted to return there last night, and work to overthrow the military dictatorship of Pervez Musharraf. Upon his arrival at Islamabad's airport, he was immediately detained by Pakistani police, and deported within hours to Saudi Arabia.
His supporters are reportedly still rampaging in the streets. I'll be tracking these photos as they come across the wires, so be sure to check back later for updates!
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Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif is arrested upon his arrival at Islamabad's airport September 10, 2007. Sharif was arrested and deported to Saudi Arabia on Monday within hours of arriving home from exile, vowing to end the rule of President Pervez Musharraf. Sharif's return from seven years in exile, most recently in London, was always going to spark a confrontation with General Musharraf, the army chief who ousted Sharif in 1999 and cast him into exile in Saudi Arabia the following year. REUTERS/Petr Josek (PAKISTAN)
His supporters are reportedly still rampaging in the streets. I'll be tracking these photos as they come across the wires, so be sure to check back later for updates!
A supporter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif throws a stone at policemen during a pro-Sharif rally in Rawalpindi near Islamabad September 10, 2007. Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif was arrested and deported to Saudi Arabia on Monday within hors of arriving home from exile, vowing to end the rule of President Pervez Musharraf. REUTERS/Mian Khursheed (PAKISTAN)
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