PAkistan Election
Nawaz calls President Musharraf to step down:

LAHORE: Muslim League-N leader Nawaz Sharif Tuesday called President Musharraf to step down from office. He said the decision about eligibility of President Musharraf should be taken from the same court that was hearing the case. Addressing press briefing in Lahore Nawaz said the freedom of judiciary and democracy are the foremost targets of his agenda. He said he was talking with all parties for formation of the government. The PML-N leader said after restoration of the judiciary it would be decided whether Musharraf’s election as president is legal or not. He said the judiciary could not regain its freedom without restoration of the deposed judges. He also demanded release of all detained lawyers.He said the matter of Dr. Abdul Qadeer would also be reconsidered.Nawaz said he would meet the Co-chairman f Pakistan Peoples Party Asif Ali Zardari in a day or two to discuss all concerned matters. He said he was in contact with ANP’s Asfandyar Wali to discuss all options for the formation of the coalition government.

Sharif also his party would lead a coalition government in Punjab and all parties will be consulted on the matter. He said the PCO of Nov 3, 2007 has to be nullified and the judges will have to be reinstated. On question of the president, he said the restored judiciary can abjudicate over legality of president's election. He said he expects the army to abide by the constitution and law.Nawaz said he is committed to upholding his agenda of upholding democracy, rule of law, sovereignty, independence of judiciary.Lauding media role and its