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Decision of CHOGM on Pakistan

Sunday, 14 November 1999, George, South Africa

Heads of Government condemned the unconstitutional overthrow of the democratically elected Government in Pakistan on 12 October 1999. They believed that no legitimacy should be accorded to the military regime and called for the restoration of civilian democratic rule without delay. They endorsed CMAG's decision to suspend the military regime in Pakistan from the councils of the Commonwealth, pending the restoration of democracy in the country.

Heads of Government requested CMAG to keep the situation in Pakistan under review and be prepared to recommend further measures to be taken by the commonwealth if progress to democracy is not made speedily.

Recognizing the unconstitutionality of the regime, Heads of Government urged that Prime minister Nawaz Sharif and other detained with him be released immediately and that the rule of law in Pakistan be duly observed.