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CNews ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari will take oath of his office as Pakistan's new head of state today at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Chief Justice, Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar will administer him the oath of office at a grand ceremony.Following the oath the President will meet the guests being drawn from all sections of society. He will be presented a guard of honour by a contingent comprising the three armed forces. Asif Zardari will address a press conference and present to the nation his vision to take Pakistan forward, strategy to counter terrorism and to strengthen the economy. It will be followed by the courtesy calls by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, member of the federal cabinet, Chairman Senate, Chief Justice, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the three services chiefs, besides meeting the staff of the President House.

CNews ISLAMABAD: Attorney General Malik Muhammad Qayyum said Monday that the resignation decision by President Pervez Musharraf was right in the prevailing circumstances and in the larger interest of the country and its people.The decision has avoided confrontation between the presidency and the parliament, he said while responding to a question by reporters. “It was a right and wise decision,” he said.Asked whether he himself intended to resign now, the Attorney General said, "I will decide within a couple of days. I will think about it."Regarding his advice to President Musharraf, he said, "I advised him not to challenge the charge sheet or impeachment move in the court. I was very clear about the issue. This was my honest advice."Meanwhile, the AG held meeting with Chief Justice of Pakistan Abdul Hameed Dogar soon after the resignation of the President.

CNews ISLAMABAD: General (retd) Pervez Musharraf, after addressing the nation in which he announced to resign from office of the President, held farewell meetings with key personalities here at President House.Those who called on former President were include Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Tariq Majeed, Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kyani, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mehmood Ahmed and Acting Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Asas Humayun. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar Chairman Senate Mohamed Mian Soomro, who will assume the charge of acting President, also called on the President.Pervez Musharraf also met with his personal civil and army staff members.Later, the the former president was given a farewell Guard of Honour at President House by the contingents of Army.