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Some of the restrictions and fundamental rights that have been suspended in Pakistan after the state of emergency declared by President Gen Pervez Musharraf:
8226; Article 9 of Pakistan8217;s constitution safeguarding life and liberty has been suspended. Several opposition lawmakers and activists have been detained.
8226; People can be arrested without being informed of their offense and denied access to lawyers under emergency powers.
8226; The right to free movement has been suspended.
8226; Constitutional protection of property rights are also suspended.
8226; Citizens have been barred from assembling in public. Political parties will therefore be unable to address rallies ahead of planned new year parliamentary elections.
8226; A suspension of the right to free speech will likely check the country8217;s vocal opposition groups.
8226; Provisions giving equal rights to all citizens before law and equal legal protection have been suspended.
8226; New rules curtail media coverage of suicide bombings and militant activity. Broadcasters also face a three-year jail term if they 8220;ridicule8221; members of the government or armed forces.
