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Pakistan court hears challenge to corruption amnesty - 7 December
Pakistan's Supreme Court has begun hearing challenges to a controversial law granting senior politicians and others amnesty from corruption charges. The law lapsed last week after failing to win parliamentary approval. If it is ruled invalid, President Asif Zardari could face challenges to his rule. Ex-President Pervez Musharraf brought in the amnesty by decree in 2007. - BBC News website

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