Text of report by official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Islamabad, 18 August: The resignation of President Pervez Musharraf on Monday [18 August] dominated the proceedings of the National Assembly after the House unanimously suspended the rules of business to discuss the development.

A Supreme Court stacked with judges loyal to President Gen. Pervez Musharraf cleared the way for him to rule as a civilian president, ruling Thursday against a final challenge blocking ratification of his election last month.

Text of report in English by Thai newspaper The Na

By Stephen Graham, Associated Press ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- President Gen. Pervez Musharraf cleared the main hurdle to his bid for another five years in power Friday when Pakistan's Supreme Court squashed legal challenges to the leader's increasingly unpopular and bitterly opposed candidacy.

Text of report by Raja Asghar headlined "Ruling se