Aweys also said Islamists would continue fighting President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed's government.

Sharif's party came second to Zardari's in an election a year ago.

Mr Sharif is set to become prime minister for the third time.

Sharif's cash-strapped government is also hoping for financial aid from the Saudis.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has pledged help for the Nepalese authorities.

But, Sharif's party continues to back the government on an issue-by-issue basis.

That's why the parliament has decided to impeach him, Mr Sharif said.

Nov 14 - Sharif says he is ready to work with Bhutto.

Western governments are wary of Sharif, who represents the religious conservative mainstream.

Sharif himself was ousted from power in 1999 by a military coup.

Azerbaijan's second medal went to Sharif Sharifov in the 84kg freestyle final.

Since his ejection from power, Sharif has worked to reassert his authority.

Sharif has denied wrongdoing and said his family's wealth was acquired legally.

A former Islamist rebel, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, was elected president in January.

Hizbul Islam is also fighting to topple President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed's administration.

Today it was money rather than force that did for Nawaz Sharif.