Pervez Musharraf

Musharraf Resigns Ahead of Opposition's Impeachment

admin_huliq — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:19:31 -0500

With impeachment staring at his face, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf resigned on Monday ending a bitter confrontation with the ruling coalition but questions remained whether he was headed for a safe haven elsewhere.

PPP Ready To Sacrifice Musharraf To Survive In Power

admin_huliq — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:21:45 -0500

In a major set back to embattled President Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistan People's Party-led government has said it will "have to leave" the "unpopular" former military ruler if it is to survive in power.

Musharraf Pledges Support To New Government

seher — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:42:24 -0500

President Pervez Musharraf says that a "democratic era" has begun in Pakistan and that the incoming government will enjoy his "full support," even as the opposition named a candidate to lead a coalition government united against him.

Pakistani Winning Party Meets with Islamists

seher — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:29:31 -0600

The party of slain former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is trying to convince Islamist politicians to build a stronger coalition against Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.

Pakistan Election Outcome Complicates Relationship with US

seher — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:49:17 -0600

The stinging rebuke Pakistani voters delivered to President Pervez Musharraf has reverberated in the corridors of power in Washington. Since 1999, the United States only had to deal with one single figure in Islamabad, especially on United States' key concern in Pakistan: counterterrorism. But, as VOA correspondent Gary Thomas reports, the U.S. must now navigate a considerably more complex political landscape.

Election Count Begins in Pakistan

seher — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:26:14 -0600

Election officials are counting the votes in Pakistan after a key parliamentary election designed to restore democracy following eight years of military rule under President Pervez Musharraf. VOA Correspondent Meredith Buel spoke with voters and election observers in Islamabad.

Pakistani President, British PM Meet in London

seher — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:22:05 -0600

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown have opened talks in London as opponents of the Pakistani leader demonstrate nearby.

Pakistan Parliamentary Elections Must Be Free, Fair

seher — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:58:37 -0600

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says next month's parliamentary elections must be "free, fair and transparent" in order to achieve stability in his country.

Musharraf Promises Free and Fair Elections

seher — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:50:35 -0600

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf pledged in Brussels Monday that Pakistan's elections next month will be free and fair, and appealed to western nations to be more patient on human rights. Lisa Bryant has more for VOA on his European trip.

Musharraf Lifts State of Emergency in Pakistan

admin_huliq — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:19:49 -0600

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has lifted the controversial state of emergency in Pakistan he imposed in early November, an action that could see restrictions on the news media eased. The action came shortly after Mr. Musharraf amended the country's constitution to legalize his moves to stay in power and silence his opponents. Daniel Schearf reports from Islamabad.

Musharraf sworn in for second term

Dinka — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:00:56 -0600

Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has been sworn in as a civilian leader, ending eight years of military rule. Mr Musharraf stepped down as head of the armed forces yesterday.

Musharraf sworn-in as civilian President of Pakistan

admin_huliq — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:24:54 -0600

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, who stepped down as army chief on Wednesday, took oath as a civilian leader for a second presidential term later in the day.