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Apart from issuing the referendum, what else was done by the General Pervez Musharraf to remain power? |
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Answer» A referendum on allowing Pervez Musharrafto continue as President for five years was held in Pakistan on 30 April 2002.[1] The proposal was approved by 97.97% of voters.[1]HOWEVER, the referendum was boycotted by the opposition on the basis that it was unconstitutional.[2] Although turnout was reported to be 56.1%,[1] the opposition claimed it was between 5% and 7%.[3] The poll was criticised for being "marred by gross irregularities" by the Human RIGHTS Commission of Pakistan.[4] |
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