I allowed Bhutto to return as no corruption charges were proved against her : MusharrafSeptember 29th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said that o corruption charges were proved against former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and that was the reason why he allowed her to return to the country. Musharraf, who is currently on a lecture tour to US, told media persons in Virginia that he had asked Bhutto not to return to Pakistan in 2007 as there were serious threats to her life then.
Musharraf to return to Pakistan under pleasant conditionsSeptember 21st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former president Pervez Musharraf has said he will return to Pakistan under pleasant conditions. He added that he will not retaliate against those who are demanding to try him under Article 6 of the Pakistan Constitution.
Musharraf terms his meeting with Saudi King a successSeptember 7th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that his recent meeting with Saudi King Abdullah was a success. "I was accorded full protocol during my visit to Saudi Arabia to meet King Abdullah, I deem him as my elder brother and can contact him whenever I want," a private TV channel quoted Musharraf, as saying.
Musharraf says he will return to Pak soonSeptember 7th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former President Pervez Musharraf has said that he will soon return to Pakistan to be among the people of the country. Talking to a delegation in London led by Pakistan Muslim League (Q) leader Amir Muqam, Musharraf called for unity between two factions of the PML-Q.
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.
Is Musharraf planning another coup in Pakistan?August 26th, 2009 ISLAMABAD/DUBAI - Sources close to Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf have revealed that he may consider seizing power again, only a year after a marathon 9-year innings at the helm. "Musharraf is planning a return to power.
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.
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.
Musharraf says dismissal of CJ was 'constitutional and legal'July 25th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has defended his action of dismissing Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry in March 2007, saying the decision was absolutely 'constitutional and legal'
He, however, admitted that the handling of the situation at that time was "shabby". "I don't blame myself because I don't get into the nitty gritty of which Deputy Superintendent of Police was rude to him.
Musharraf admits having "secret understanding" with Benazir BhuttoJuly 24th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, for the time, has admitted that there was a secret "understanding" between him and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto which facilitated her return to the country in October 2007. "There was an understanding.
Musharraf calls for early settlement of "critical" Kashmir issueJuly 21st, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has once again raised the issue of Kashmir, calling for an early settlement of the dispute. Addressing a seminar at the Committee House of the British Parliament in London, Musharraf termed the issue as "critical", and said its resolution was the key to peace and prosperity in the region.
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.
"Despondent" Musharraf ready to take charge of Pakistan once againApril 25th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said that he is ready to assume charge of the country once again if the situation does not improve. In an interview to a private television channel, Musharraf said he would not mind serving another term if he could bring on the change the nation desperately needs currently.
Musharraf decides to vacate Army HouseMarch 31st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Under immense pressure from different quarters, Former Pakistan President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf has decided to vacate the Army House within next few days. According to sources, General Musharraf has informed about his decision to the Army Headquarter.