Opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on Monday urged Pakistanis of all shades to join a motorcade protest against President Pervez Musharraf's emergency rule and vowed it would go ahead even if police try to block her.
"I know it is dangerous," Bhutto said, "But I ask myself, what is the alternative and how can we save our country? ... We appeal to all people, including from other parties and minorities, women and children, to take part in this long march,"
Bhutto said on Sunday she had not closed the door to negotiations with Musharraf but on Monday ruled out talks. The United States hopes the pair - who both stress fighting militancy - might share power after elections.
"If there's an emergency, if the constitution is not restored, there cannot be talks," she said. "We are saying 'no' to any more talks." Asked if that meant no more talks ever, a party official said there would be none "for the moment".
Musharraf government bars Bhutto procession, setting up showdown between two Pakistani leaders
"I know it is dangerous," Bhutto said, "But I ask myself, what is the alternative and how can we save our country? ... We appeal to all people, including from other parties and minorities, women and children, to take part in this long march,"
Bhutto said on Sunday she had not closed the door to negotiations with Musharraf but on Monday ruled out talks. The United States hopes the pair - who both stress fighting militancy - might share power after elections.
"If there's an emergency, if the constitution is not restored, there cannot be talks," she said. "We are saying 'no' to any more talks." Asked if that meant no more talks ever, a party official said there would be none "for the moment".
Musharraf government bars Bhutto procession, setting up showdown between two Pakistani leaders
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