Pakistan judge orders arrest of PM candidate Makhdoom Shahabuddin
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A judge in Pakistan has ordered the arrest of President Asif Ali Zardari's preferred candidate for prime minister, just a day after he was nominated.
Makhdoom Shahabuddin's arrest warrant is linked to imports of an illegal drug while he was health minister.
Parliament is due to vote on a new PM on Friday to replace Yousuf Raza Gilani. The Supreme Court disqualified him because of a contempt conviction.
It is not clear if the warrant will derail Mr Shahabuddin's nomination.
BBC News - Pakistan judge orders arrest of PM candidate Makhdoom Shahabuddin
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breaking news
A judge in Pakistan has ordered the arrest of President Asif Ali Zardari's preferred candidate for prime minister, just a day after he was nominated.
Makhdoom Shahabuddin's arrest warrant is linked to imports of an illegal drug while he was health minister.
Parliament is due to vote on a new PM on Friday to replace Yousuf Raza Gilani. The Supreme Court disqualified him because of a contempt conviction.
It is not clear if the warrant will derail Mr Shahabuddin's nomination.
BBC News - Pakistan judge orders arrest of PM candidate Makhdoom Shahabuddin
Well guys you wanted action against these thieves.