Pakistan parliament to address Musharraf impeachment























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The first task will involve compiling a list of charges against Musharraf
The National Assembly will then vote on whether to move forward with impeachment
The parties opposed to Musharraf will need to win 295 out of 440 seats
Musharraf could dissolve parliament and declare a state of emergency

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Pakistan's lower house of parliament convenes Monday evening with the task of removing President Pervez Musharraf from office high on its to-do list.

But the process of unseating Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup almost nine years ago, will not be quick nor easy.
The first step towards impeachment will involve compiling a list of charges against Musharraf.
Sherry Rehman, spokeswoman for the ruling Pakistan People's Party, told reporters that lawmakers are preparing a charge-sheet that is "strong, voluminous and (a) powerful indictment of his systematic misrule and usurpation of parliament's powers."
She said it will take lawmakers several days to finish compiling the list. The document will charge Musharraf with corruption, economic mismanagement and violating the constitution, among other malfeasance, she said.
Once lawmakers submit charges, the National Assembly -- the lower house of parliament -- will vote on whether to move forward with impeachment. A majority vote would be required for the charges to be considered.