Pakistans President,General Musharrif has declared emergency rule and suspended the country's Constitution.

Chief Justice,Iftikhar Chaudry,who condemed the moves,has been replaced and is being confined to the Supreme Court with 10 other judges.

It comes as the court was due to rule on the legality of Gen Musharrifs re-election victory in October.

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Although such a move will more than likely be frowned upon by the Bush Administration,do they have any choice but to support Musharrif,or maybe
run with Bhutto.

Pakistan being a major allie in the 'war on terror'.