In August 2002, Musharraf grants himself sweeping new powers, including the right to dismiss an elected parliament.
The general election in October leads to a hung parliament, and Mir Zafarullah Jamali, a Musharraf ally, is selected prime minister.
In 2003, the religious parties which come to power in the North-West Frontier Province vote to introduce Sharia law.
In December, Musharraf escapes two attempts on his life.
Pakistani detectives investigate the site of the assassination attempt on Musharraf in Rawalpindi, December 26, 2003.
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