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Allies of President Pervez Musharraf said Friday that they would withdraw their candidate for Pakistan’s prime minister as a “goodwill gesture” to followers of slain leader Benazir Bhutto who now dominate parliament.
The move clears the way for whoever is nominated by Bhutto’s party to run for prime minister uncontested. The party routed Musharraf’s allies to win the most seats in last month’s elections.
Her husband and 19-year-old son are expected to announce a candidate this weekend.
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Page compiled from Tribune news services.
