Karachi, Aug 13: The resolution for the impeachment of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, which was moved this morning in the Sindh Assembly, has been approved unanimously.

The resolution was boycotted by the opposition and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) members.

The Punjab and the North West Frontier Province assembly on Monday voted overwhelmingly in favour of Musharraf’s impeachment.

Karachi - Pakistan's ruling coalition on Wednesday dealt another blow to embattled President Pervez Musharraf as a third provincial assembly demanded his impeachment.

The 168-member assembly of the southern province of Sindh unanimously passed a resolution that demanded a vote of confidence on Musharraf in the presidential electoral college or his resignation. If neither happens, the president should be impeached by Parliament, it said.

The legislators chanted slogans of "Go, Musharraf, go!" during the session.

Karachi - The Pakistani rupee on Wednesday weakened to an all-time low of 76 against the US dollar amid political tension and mounting economic uncertainties, traders said.

The rupee closed at 75.50/76 (buying/selling) against the dollar in the open market while the inter-bank exchange rate also slipped to a record low of 75/75.20.

"The political turmoil and directionless economic situation is creating pressure on the rupee," said Nabeel Iqbal, head of research at Khanani and Kalia, the country's largest private foreign exchange firm.

London, Aug 13 : Amid news reports that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf might put in his papers today or tomorrow, his political aides have reportedly said that he might resort to other options available with him, like stepping down or bring about a defection in the PPP, in order to avoid facing impeachment.

Washington, Aug. 13 : The terrorist network al-Qaeda is exploiting the latest round of political turmoil in Pakistan in a bid to strengthen its foothold along the country''s border with Afghanistan.

According to Ted Gistaro, a National Intelligence officer dealing with transnational threats and an al-Qaeda expert, there is a possibility of an al Qaeda attack-taking place during the upcoming U. S. election season.

The Washington Post quoted Gistaro as further saying that Osama bin Laden continues to enjoy a haven in areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, and has managed to deepen alliances with a wide range of Islamist groups from South Asia to the Middle East.

Islamabad, Aug 13 : As many as 28 former Pakistani diplomats, including ex-foreign secretaries and ambassadors, have reportedly hailed the present day coalition government’s resolve to bring about an Impeachment Motion against President Pervez Musharraf and reinstate the deposed Supreme Court judges.

The ex-envoys appreciated the federal government’s decision in a statement released after holding a meeting in Islamabad last evening.