Former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf on Friday announced that he would return to Pakistan within a week of the installation of caretaker government.
Addressing a press conference in Dubai, Musharraf said that he would either land in Karachi or Islamabad.
In response to a question about threats to his life and the cases against him in Pakistan, Musharraf said his life was in God’s hands, adding that if he was being tried for promoting development and prosperity in Pakistan, he was ready to face the courts. “I want to be put on trial for developing Pakistan, building dams, promoting agriculture and revolutionising telecom sector. I introduced a local body system, which developed the country at grassroots level. I opened 70 to 80 universities, broke the begging bowl of IMF,” he said, adding, “I am ready to accept the punishment if our courts want me to be tried on these reasons.”
Pakistan is full of potential and resources, he said, adding that the country lacks leadership and governance. He said Pakistan was facing a “now or never situation”. What happened has happened; it is now time to move forward, he said. “I hope that the people of Pakistan have awakened. The people of Pakistan have realised what is right and what is wrong for them.” He unveiled a four-point roadmap, which includes internal stability, regional peace, international acceptability, and socio-economic development.
Commenting over the general elections, he said the polls should be free and fair, adding that his party would fully participate in the elections. He said the polls would be transparent if the army supervises them. He said that his party was in favour of the implementation of Article 62 and 63 of the constitution.
Speaking about the Hazara community of Quetta, Musharraf said they were patriotic, patient and educated Pakistanis. He said that religious extremism was damaging the country and Pakistan was being destroyed in the name of religion. “I am not going to Pakistan to create enemies. It’s time for reconciliation. For all those who love Pakistan, I would like to tell them that I am returning to Pakistan because I love Pakistan.”
Musharraf, who heads the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), has been away from Pakistan since 2008 after the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) came to power with a coalition government. The former president faces two court warrants for his arrest in two cases – the death of Akbar Bugti in 2006 and the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in 2007.
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Not 'khaki', not 'suit and tie' …
Time for dressing 'desi' …
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Mushy can only return for burial. Alive, he can live a luxury life in UK and Dubai.
Labbaik ! my leader.
Crabra Is it you on whom request Admin is trying to ban my comments.?Are you planning to shut all voices against him so when he would land here through his power of fake Facebook follower he would see and hear his admirers only???
He is too scared to come when the elected government is in place. We have had enough of these idiots. The Army elite are full of themselves and speak of civilians in derogatory terms. They have ruined the country, dismembered it, and destroyed its soul by nurturing and harboring extremists. Who in their right mind would even hear these Generals. They should be tried for treason, having acted against the will of the people.
The man should get his head examined. He comes across as mentally unbalanced and emotionally disturbed!
The right honourable Justice Ifthikhar Chaudhry should haul his puny little behind in the court of law and relegate him to the dustbin of history.
Not only is Musharaff responsible for the debacle in Kargil, his shameless assertion that Pakistan lost only 300 lives is outrageous and insensitive. These brave men were sons , fathers, brothers and husbands, they were, above all, men under his command!
He is responsible for the slaughter of innocent women and children in Lal Masjid.
He should be tried for the murder of Mr. Akbar Bugti's ..for which the courts have already charged him and interpol warrant is out for him.
He should be thoroughly investigated for the murder of Benazir Bhutto!
He also must account for coalition support fund, where, according to NY Times Pakistan was receiving $150 million per month for 6 years and the army says it got only $400. So where did the $5 billion plus disappear?
Gen. Musharraf! You pipsqueak number 2 general a disgrace to the uniform, you will not come to Pakistan and face the courts, because you are a coward!
You have no class and no character!
Mushy is such a coward. Even a MOUSE has more courage than this ex-General who was hiding in London/Dubai during the current regime for fearing prosecution over his gross misdeeds. Now that caretaker Gov is being formed, this INSECT is trying to get his tentacles out to smell safety of ' neutral' Govt. He is failing to read the writings on the wall. If not hanged, this insect's party will be wiped out totally and he would again be forced to flee. Insha' Allah..
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