Musharraf urges 'reconciliation' :

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has said the country needs political stability for economic development and to fight militancy.
Speaking on the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day, Mr Musharraf said: "Differences should be buried."
His comments came amid increasing pressure on him from the ruling coalition to step down or face charges of corruption and abuse of power.
Mr Musharraf has clung to power despite the defeat of his allies in elections.
"I appeal to all elements to adopt an approach of reconciliation so that there is political stability and we can firmly confront the real problems facing the country," Mr Musharraf said in a TV address ahead of Thursday's Independence Day celebrations.