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Indian prisoner to be released when interior ministry gives clearance.
Pervaiz Elahi becomes deputy premier with no description of powers.
Over a dozen lawmakers from the party abstained from voting.
PML-Q says govt promised to issue notification for deputy prime minister within 24 hours.
Nominee to be announced today in a press conference.
In late-night move, Zardari also nominates Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as covering candidate.
Constitutional experts discuss validity of former PM’s actions since April 26.
If the majority go with the option, candidates could stand rejected.
Coalition partners insist reports of govt involvement baseless.