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 says he didn't quit government on "guaranteed" dealSeptember 28th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has refuted claims made by President Asif Ali Zardari that Musharraf quit the government as part of a secret deal facilitated by international and local' guarantors. "I neither quit the government nor left the country on any deal," The Daily Times quoted Musharraf, as saying.
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.
I will return to Pakistan when situation improves: MusharrafSeptember 21st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan president and military ruler Pervez Musharraf has said he would return to the country "when circumstances improve". Speaking to Geo TV from Philadelphia, Musharraf said he would return home under pleasant circumstances.
Pak won't allow foreign troops on its soil: MusharrafSeptember 21st, 2009 PHILADELPHIA - Former President Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan would never allow foreign troops on its territory. Addressing a Pakistani doctors organization in Philadelphia, Musharraf said that Pakistan's defence is strong and no force can challenge the sovereignty of the country.
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 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.
Saudi Arabia offers asylum to beleaguered MusharrafAugust 1st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf may be heading former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's way as far as taking refuge outside the country is concerned. Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Aziz Bin Ibrahim said that his country would consider giving political asylum to Musharraf if he asks for it, The Daily Times reports.
"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.
Pakistan has no tie-up with US over drone attacks: MusharrafFebruary 14th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former president Pervez Musharraf has said that his government had not inked any agreement with the US over drone attacks on Pakistan, Online reported. Musharraf said: 'Increase in terrorism and extremism is influencing people towards Al-Qaeda and Talibanisation.