General election by Feb 15, 2008- President Musharraf
We remain concerned about the continued state of emergency and curtailment of basic freedoms, and urge Pakistani authorities to quickly return to constitutional order and democratic norms- Gordon Johndroe, spokesman for US National Security Council
Former Prime Minister Bhutto and other political party members must be permitted freedom of movement and all protesters released- Gordon Johndroe
Struggle for restoration of constitution to continue- Benazir Bhutto More than five thousand workers arrested, MPs detained- PPP Negotiations with Musharraf were meant for restoration of democracy- BB No talks with regime after suspension of constitution- BB National Democratic Institute urges return to democratic civilian rule in Pakistan- NDI
NDI calls for immediate release political prisoners-
Mass arrests, stringent curbs on media and abrogation of civil liberties undermine fundamental human and political rights- NDI President Kenneth Wollack
Credible elections are the only way out of the current crisis- Tom Daschle
US expects President Musharraf to step down as Army chief and begin transition to civilian democratic rule- US Consulate
US welcomes announcement of elections by February 15- US Consulate
US to send long-term independent election observers in
Benazir Bhutto under house arrest-
Large number of PPP supporters arrested-
Police baton charge protestors-
Trucks, containers block
For credible elections, opposition political party leaders and workers must be released from jail or house arrest-
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