Because of this cartel, and unlike their skilled counterparts in the days of indentured servants, college athletes cannot receive a cash inducement to sign up or the promise ofa cash payment upon completionof their term.
Meanwhile, Mr Anwar will not be campaigning for a long time: a jail termof more than a year disqualifies him from standing for parliament for five years after completionof the sentence.
In a televised address Saturday night, departing Prime Minister Raza Pervez Ashraf said the completionof the five-year term was "an unusual and historic event" for Pakistan, which has been under military rule for half its history.