Pakistani presidential election due October 6
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Islamabad - Pakistan will hold its presidential election on October 6, the Election Commission in Islamabad said Thursday. President Pervez Musharraf will seek a further five-year term in a vote by parliament, which is narrowly controlled by forces loyal to the military ruler. Nomination papers are to be submitted by candidates by September 27, the commission said.
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