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.
US favoured Musharraf's 'safe exit': PattersonSeptember 20th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The United States, for the first time, has disclosed that it wanted a 'safe exit' for the former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf after he stepped down from the Presidency. In an interview with an American news paper, US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne Patterson said Washington wanted a 'dignified' retirement for Musharraf.
Musharraf's 'safe exit' was a negotiated settlement not a deal: KairaSeptember 19th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has rejected reports of a deal being inked to allow a safe passage to former President General Pervez Musharraf after he stepped down last year. Kaira said Musharraf was ousted from the Presidency under political pressure from parliament.
Negotiations between 'friendly' countries, not 'deal' offered 'safe exit' to Musharraf : MalikSeptember 17th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Interior Advisor Rehman Malik has said that former President General Pervez Musharraf's ouster from the Presidency was a result of negotiations involving some 'friendly countries' and it was wrong to term it as a 'deal'. Malik said the negotiations were in the larger interest of the country and democracy.
Musharraf alone cannot be prosecuted under high treason charges : GilaniSeptember 17th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has once again said that prosecuting former President General Pervez Musharraf under high treason charges was not feasible as such a step could have repercussions on several other people also. Gilani said that Article Six of the Constitution could not be applied to Musharraf alone as there were several leaders who had backed the former general's November 3,2007 actions.
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 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.
'Special cell' to protect Musharraf was operating under Zardari's instructionsAugust 24th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's office is alone in-charge of all the affairs of former president Pervez Musharraf, including the facilities being provided to him by the government. An informal cell, which works directly under the instructions of Zardari, has been entrusted with the task to safeguard the interests of Musharraf, The News reports.
Pak cops say can't even "question" Musharraf, others without special govt orderAugust 13th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Even after registration of a case against former President General Pervez Musharraf, the Islamabad Police would not be able to quiz the former general or 'others' mentioned in the First Information Report (FIR), as it requires a special order from the government. According to senior police officials, Musharraf and his close aides could not be arrested due to certain constitutional and legal implications.
Qureshi denies issuing protocol directives for Musharraf in LondonAugust 7th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Islamabad has not issued any directives to the Pakistan High Commission in London to give special protocol privileges to former Pakistan President General (r) Pervez Musharraf, the country's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said. The Daily Times quoted Qureshi, as saying that the Asif Ali Zardari Government has no international pressure to initiate Musharraf's trial, adding that there was a procedure for giving protocol to former rulers.
Musharraf accepted India's view on terrorism emanating from PakistanJuly 6th, 2009 Lahore, July 6 (ANI): India's insistence that Pakistan deal with anti-India elements emanating from its soil was the reason behind the failure of the Agra Summit, which was later accepted by then President Pervez Musharraf, according to senior journalist Najam Sethi. Speaking on the 'Najam Sethi Special' programme on the Dunya News channel, Sethi contended that India had accepted Kashmir as the major bone of contention between the two countries at the Agra Summit.
Musharraf denies pressing Sharif to seek US help during Kargil warMay 15th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has denied reports that he had asked the then prime minister Nawaz Sharif to seek US help during the Kargil war in 1999. In an interview to a private television channel, Musharraf said he had never asked Sharif to talk to the then US President Bill Clinton to 'save the army' during the Kargil war.
"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.
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