Islamists rally as Musharraf begins army reshuffle

Hundreds of Islamists chanting slogans against Pakistan's military leader rallied outside the Supreme Court on Friday as judges heard petitions challenging President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's right to run for re-election.

Meanwhile, Musharraf appointed a new intelligence chief and promoted five other army generals in a shake-up Friday just days after signaling he would resign as head of the military if he wins a new five-year term as president. Opposition parties, who claim it would be illegal for Musharraf to contest the vote, staged small street protests across Pakistan on Friday while their leaders vowed to quit Parliament a week before the presidential vote. (AP)