Pak oppn start nationwide protest

Last Updated: Mar 12 2009 | 12:00 AM IST

Pakistani lawyers and opposition parties started a nationwide protest on Thursday, heading for a showdown with the government, which has banned rallies and detained hundreds of activists. The so-called "long march" to press for an independent judiciary could destabilise the civilian government of President Asif Ali Zardari at a time when Pakistan faces severe challenges from Taliban militants and a sinking economy.

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