Pakistan court order raises new instability fears
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A decision by Pakistan's Supreme Court to strike down a presidential order appointing two top judges triggered warnings Sunday of a fresh conflict between the judiciary and the government that could lead to broader political instability.
President Asif Ali Zardari's spokesman dismissed rumors the government was planning to declare a state of emergency after the court rejected his appointments at a special meeting late Saturday, just hours after they were announced. (AP)
