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Musharraf casts himself as ‘viable alternative’
LAHORE: Former president Pervez Musharraf underlined his ambitions to return to Pakistan to contest general elections in 2013, casting himself as a tested politician who can turn around the country's dire economic problems.
"Now that Pakistan is in turmoil, the people of Pakistan remember what they had," Musharraf said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. "They want a viable alternative." Musharraf last month formally launched a new political party, the All Pakistan
"Now that Pakistan is in turmoil, the people of Pakistan remember what they had," Musharraf said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. "They want a viable alternative." Musharraf last month formally launched a new political party, the All Pakistan
India creating an anti-Pakistan Afghanistan, says Musharraf
NEW YORK: Former president Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said India was trying to create a hostile state in Afghanistan as he hit back at criticism of his country's role in fighting extremists.
Musharraf, who is touring the United States as part of a comeback bid, said he has seen photographs of Kabul-based "Pakistan terrorists" - a likely reference to Balochistan separatists - meeting in India with intelligence agents.
"If I'm allowed to be very, very frank, India's role in
Musharraf, who is touring the United States as part of a comeback bid, said he has seen photographs of Kabul-based "Pakistan terrorists" - a likely reference to Balochistan separatists - meeting in India with intelligence agents.
"If I'm allowed to be very, very frank, India's role in
Musharraf disappointed over Pakistan being sidelined
WASHINGTON: Expressing disappointment over US President Barack Obama obvious sidelining of Pakistan in his visit to Asian countries, former president Pervez Musharraf said that "it does not resonate well with Pakistanis."
Musharraf also criticized Obama for not speaking about Kashmir, "Clearly people will take this to mean that United States or its president is not concerned," he said. Obama was en route Friday for Mumbai and New Delhi on a trip aimed at convincing India that he
Musharraf also criticized Obama for not speaking about Kashmir, "Clearly people will take this to mean that United States or its president is not concerned," he said. Obama was en route Friday for Mumbai and New Delhi on a trip aimed at convincing India that he
‘Friends’ resisting Musharraf
ISLAMABAD: Once close confidants of former president Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf, leaders of various factions of the PML blocked the inclusion of Musharraf's All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) in the newly-formed Muttahida Muslim League (MML).
A source in the MML told Pakistan Today that Musharraf's party was not allowed to become part of the alliance because Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Ijazul Haq, Salim Saifullah, Humayun Akhtar Khan and Mian Muhammad Azhar strongly resisted the
A source in the MML told Pakistan Today that Musharraf's party was not allowed to become part of the alliance because Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Ijazul Haq, Salim Saifullah, Humayun Akhtar Khan and Mian Muhammad Azhar strongly resisted the
SC moved against Musharraf for high treason
ISLAMABAD
The Supreme Court on Friday was moved to proceed against former president Pervez Musharraf in accordance with the High Treason Punishment Act and set aside the judgment of the Sindh High Court which said that it cannot order registration of a high-treason case against Musharraf.
The petitioner, Maulvi Iqbal Haider, requested the apex court to grant leave to appeal against the impugned Sindh High Court judgment and set aside the same in the interest of justice. He
The Supreme Court on Friday was moved to proceed against former president Pervez Musharraf in accordance with the High Treason Punishment Act and set aside the judgment of the Sindh High Court which said that it cannot order registration of a high-treason case against Musharraf.
The petitioner, Maulvi Iqbal Haider, requested the apex court to grant leave to appeal against the impugned Sindh High Court judgment and set aside the same in the interest of justice. He
Musharraf sees himself as a messiah
LAHORE: Former president Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday said he did not see a political party or a leader in Pakistan to be able to tackle the problems that Pakistan is facing.
In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Musharraf said, "I do need financial support, and I would ask the American Pakistani diaspora to support me ... because I see darkness in Pakistan."
He hopes to retake the country's leadership, and he is actively campaigning - in Texas. Musharraf has a set of
In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Musharraf said, "I do need financial support, and I would ask the American Pakistani diaspora to support me ... because I see darkness in Pakistan."
He hopes to retake the country's leadership, and he is actively campaigning - in Texas. Musharraf has a set of
Still no contempt notice to Musharraf, 4 governors
ISLAMABAD: Irrespective of the fact that almost all the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) judges have resigned, no contempt notice has yet been issued against General (r) Pervez Musharraf and the four governors, who had administered the oath to the PCO judges in blatant violation of the apex court verdict of November 3, 2007.
Of the four governors, the governors of Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are still holding their offices and no court has passed any order against them so
Of the four governors, the governors of Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are still holding their offices and no court has passed any order against them so
Bughti offers Rs 1 billion for ‘mad’ Musharraf’s head
Talal Akbar Bugti demanded the arrest and a trial of former dictator Pervaiz Musharraf through Interpol, saying that his true face had unveiled before the people. He had committed unforgivable crimes against the nation, he said while addressing a press conference at Bugti House on Saturday.
He also announced 1000 acres agricultural land in Kachhi Canal worth of Rs 1 billion as head money to be given to Pervaiz Musharraf's assassinator. He said he could not forgive Musharraf for
He also announced 1000 acres agricultural land in Kachhi Canal worth of Rs 1 billion as head money to be given to Pervaiz Musharraf's assassinator. He said he could not forgive Musharraf for
Kashmir to come after Siachen, Sir Creek: Musharraf
LAHORE
Improvement of ties between India and Pakistan only needed the resolving of Siachen and Sir Creek issues, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf told an Indian daily in an interview.
"One could easily go one by one. It will encourage and build confidence," he said. Other contentious issues could be resolved first, he added.
India and Pakistan had worked out "...some parameters of graduated demilitarisation, giving of maximum self-governance, and thirdly an
Improvement of ties between India and Pakistan only needed the resolving of Siachen and Sir Creek issues, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf told an Indian daily in an interview.
"One could easily go one by one. It will encourage and build confidence," he said. Other contentious issues could be resolved first, he added.
India and Pakistan had worked out "...some parameters of graduated demilitarisation, giving of maximum self-governance, and thirdly an
