On Pakistan’s Independence Day, Musharraf urges unity and reconciliation

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President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan ? whose political opponents are calling for him to face a vote of confidence or be impeached ? has urged national unity and reconciliation. In a televised speech to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day, Mr. Musharraf said all Pakistanis should put aside their differences and work to make the country strong. Guest: Mark Dummett, BBC Correspondent in Islamabad

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