Canberra voices concern

CANBERRA, JUNE 21. Australia today voiced concern over the elevation of Pakistan's military ruler, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, to the Presidency.

``We'd be concerned if this represents another step away from moves to restore democracy in Pakistan,'' said a spokesman for the Australian Foreign Minister, Mr. Alexander Downer.

``We remain deeply concerned at the unconstitutional ousting of Pakistan's democratically-elected Government.''

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Brisbane in October will consider a recommendation that stronger measures be taken against Pakistan if no progress is made soon towards the restoration of democracy.

- AFP

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