'Unperturbed' Musharraf vows to defend himself in Pak courtsOctober 1st, 2009 LAHORE - Unperturbed by the volley of cases being lodged against him for imposing emergency in the country in November 2007, former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that he would defend himself in Pakistani courts. A private television channel quoted Musharraf, as saying that he was ready to face all charges leveled against him.
Musharraf admits Taliban two-timed himSeptember 28th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has admitted that his government's secret agreement with the Taliban had backfired. The Daily Times quoted Musharraf, as saying that the Taliban had misled his administration.
Al-Qaeda would pose great danger to India, Pak if US calls off Afghan war : MusharrafSeptember 25th, 2009 Lahore, Sep.25 (ANI): Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said that if the US pulls out from Afghanistan then it would create more problems for both Pakistan and India. In an interview to ABC News, Musharraf said in case the US decides to call off its 'war on terror' in Afghanistan, the Al-Qaeda would then create great problems for the region.
US wanted safe exit for Musharraf: US envoySeptember 20th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The US ambassador to Pakistan has said Washington wanted a safe exit for former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, a media report said Sunday. US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W.
Musharraf says he asked 'nothing' for himself from Saudi KingSeptember 3rd, 2009 JEDDAH - Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has denied reports that his Saudi Arabia visit was aimed at requesting clemency from being tried under high treason charges, saying he 'asked nothing' for himself during his meeting with King Abdullah. Talking to people representing the Pakistani community here before leaving for London, Musharraf said he discussed only major issues related to Pakistan's development during his meeting.
Musharraf in no mood to return to Pakistan soonAugust 29th, 2009 LONDON - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf is in no mood to return to Pakistan soon. Musharraf's close associates believe that the former Army Chief is apparently playing a 'wait and watch' game, and has virtually no plans to return to the Pakistan to face the high treason charges being leveled against him.
Musharraf set for return to Pakistan soon to talk to politiciansAugust 25th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said he would return to Pakistan soon and initiate talks with country's political leaders. "I will soon return to Pakistan and begin consultations with political leaders of the country," The Daily Times quoted Musharraf, as saying.
Musharraf totally unperturbed by political vendetta against him, says his legal aideAugust 15th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf is not perturbed by the volley of cases being registered against him in the country, a leading member of his legal team has said. "Nothing is happening that Musharraf has not foreseen," advocate Saif Ali Khan said.
Pak political parties differ over charging MusharrafAugust 14th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Political parties in Pakistan have no consensus among them over the trial of former president General Pervez Musharraf. While the Awami National Party (ANP) has supported charges against Musharraf, the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) has clarified that it would not support any legal action against the former general.
Erstwhile 'king' Musharraf now only welcome as a 'worker' in 'Kings Party' PML-QJuly 10th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Muslim League- Quaid (PML-Q) is ready to accept former President General Pervez Musharraf as a 'party worker'. Talking to media persons at the party's central secretariat here, PML-Q leader Kamil Ali Agha said his party would welcome Musharraf if he decides to join his party instead of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).
Musharraf rubbishes 'baseless' and 'concocted' allegations leveled against himMay 24th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has denied any role in the killing of Baloch leader Akbar Bugti, saying he is ready to deal with all the allegations being leveled against him. In an interview to a private television channel, he termed all the allegations as 'baseless' and 'concocted', and said he doesn't consider it necessary to respond to all the charges.
Musharraf eyeing another term in officeMay 16th, 2009 LAHORE - With the country facing one of its major crises since its inception, former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf is eyeing yet another term in office. "If Pakistan is in trouble and if any Pakistani, myself included, if you can see that we can do something for it, well my life is for Pakistan," General Musharraf said.
Of Musharraf, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra and the good life!April 19th, 2009 LAHORE - Bollywood beauties Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra may have an unending list of fans, and the now the list also includes the name of former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf. In an interview to a television channel Musharraf admitted that the two most famous Bollywood actresses, Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, were his favourites, The Daily Times reports.
Sharif charges Bush, Musharraf for promoting terrorism in PakistanApril 2nd, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has charged former US President George W. Bush and his then Pakistan counterpart General Pervez Musharraf of promoting terrorism in the region.
No threat of India-Pakistan war: MusharrafDecember 25th, 2008 LAHORE - Former president Pervez Musharraf said Friday that there were no chances of a Pakistan-India war, adding that both countries should work for peace. 'India should not dare attack Pakistan...