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Will we EVER learn?

Nov 3, 2007: The Chief of Army Staff (and President) General Musharaf has declared 2nd Martial-Law (termed as Emergency or Emergency Plus) in Pakistan and issued a PCO (Provisional Constitution Order) . Here is what happened: Constitution suspended, Cabinet ceases to exist. Assemblies not dissolved Accused judiciary of interfering in the affairs of other institutions, accused judiciary to free known terrorists who are now causing dangerous situation in the country Most senior judges suspended, Govt invited hand-picked judges to take new oaths under PCO Fundamental rights suspended, communication (phones, internet) shut down Media channels closed, new ordinance issued to keep control over media and free speech. TV channels ordered to close most popular talk shows and current-affairs programs. Most opposition leaders, prominent lawyers, judges and human rights activists were arrested or put under house arrest. During the emergency session, Supreme court declared emergency unconstitution