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CNews LONDON: Former President Pervez Musharraf landed in Britain on Sunday for what is being described his private visit, his first after stepping down as President of the country.Musharraf arrived at the Heathrow airport in London from Islamabad, reported Awaz Apni Officials of Pakistan Embassy in London received him on airport together with former President’s close friend, Brigadier Niaz, of his residency he is supposed to be stayed at.Media organs reported that Musharraf is likely to deliver an address at London Cambridge University and will hold meetings with close friends during his visit.Britain's foreign office said it was not aware of any official reason for the visit, disclosed another news source.

CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf has vacated Aiwan-e-Sadr after stepping down from the office of President.He was accorded a 'guard of honour' before leaving the President’s House.Before departing, the former president met with many important figures including the Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kiyani and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Tanvir Mehmood Ahmed.Chairman Senate, Muhammad Mian Soomro has taken over as acting President of Pakistan after the former president Pervez Musharraf’s resignation.President Pervez Musharraf resigned after remaining in power for nine years.He announced resignation from his post in an address to the nation Monday.He dismissed the “false allegations” being leveled against him by the coalition government and said he was neither afraid of the charges against him, nor shy to face these through impeachment. “For me it is always Pakistan first”, Musharraf said and added that politics of confrontation must come to an end and inst...

CNews LONDON: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has said he will resign after nine years in office. World figures have been giving their reaction. Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman We hope that the resignation will have a positive impact on strengthening the government and democracy in Pakistan. Afghanistan wishes a stable, democratic Pakistan based on the rule of law. Spokesman for the British PM Gordon Brown During President Musharraf's time in office we have seen a deepening of UK-Pakistan relations. We wish him well in the future. But relations between the UK and Pakistan don't depend on individuals and, as we have made clear, we support measures that promote strong democratic institutions which lead to greater stability, democracy and rule of law in Pakistan. David Miliband, British Foreign Secretary Pakistan is a vital friend of the UK and it is essential for Britain's security that it has a strong and democratic government with a clear mandate. The responsibilitie...

President Pervez Musharrf's address to the nation begins with the recitation of Holy Quran Country is passing through difficult time Today is the day for important decisions Country was about to be declared as failed state I have full faith in Allah that if we work with honesty Allah is with you I faced several crises during these nine years Nobody faced challenges which I faced during my regime I have been facing challenges including 9/11, northern areas Allah helped me in facing all these challenges My intentions remained very positive I always preferred the country and people I gave a slogan "Pakistan first" to the nation Some elements give value to their interest above the country These elements levelled many allegations against me Some elements are accusing me of electricity crisis and others Details will be released in the press Our economy was on right track on December 2007 before seven months Our Foreign exchange reserves reached 17 billion dollars KSE index sur...

’یہ کہنا غلط ہے کہ ملک میں بحران ہماری پالیسیوں کی وجہ سے ہے‘ پاکستان کے صدر جنرل (ریٹائرڈ) پرویز مشرف نے پیر کی دوپہر کو قوم سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے مستعفی ہونے کا اعلان کردیا ہے۔ صدر جنرل پرویز مشرف نے بارہ اکتوبر سن انیس ننانوے کو بغیر کسی خون خرابے کے فوج کے ذریعے اقتدار پر قبضہ کیا اور اس وقت کے وزیراعظم میاں نواز شریف کو حراست میں لے لیا تھا۔ وکلاء نے صدر مشرف کے خلاف تحریک چلائیپیر کو ان کے مستعفی ہونے کے ساتھ ہی ان کے آٹھ سال دس ماہ اور چھ روزہ اقتدار کا خاتمہ ہوگیا۔صدر مشرف فی الحال پاکستان میں ہی رہیں گے۔ صدر پرویز مشرف اپنے پیشرو فوجی صدر ضیاءالحق کے طویل اقتدار یعنی گیارہ سال حکمرانی کا ریکارڈ توڑ نہیں سکے۔ تاہم دونوں فوجی صدور کے لیے اگست کا مہینہ بھاری پڑا۔ ضیاء الحق سترہ اگست انیس سو اٹھاسی کو فضائی حادثے میں ہلاک ہوگئے جبکہ صدر مشرف نے اٹھارہ اگست کو استعفیٰ دیا۔ صدر کی تقریر براہ راست نشر کرنے پر پی ٹی وی انتظامیہ نے اعتراض کیا کہ وہ پہلے تقریر ریکارڈ کروائیں جس پر ایوان صدر نے اعتراض کیا اور نجی ٹی وی چینلوں کو براہ راست تقریر کے لیے بلا لیا۔ جس کے بعد پی ٹی وی نے بھی براہ...

CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf is addressing the nation at present on televisions.Earlier, presidential spokesman Rashid Qureshi has said that President Pervez Musharraf will address the nation at 1:00 pm today. According to the sources the president would brief the nation about the policies of his government. He is likely to announce his resignation in the address to the nation. The President has been advised to quit his office and not use the President’s powers under Article 58-2 B, the sources added. Moreover, security high alert has been declared in and around Benazir International Airport in Islamabad.Muslim League (Q) sources have indicated the possibility of use of the Article 58-2 B of the constitution by the president before his quitting the office. However, another source of the party has said that the president would not use his powers under Article 58-2 B to dissolve the assemblies.The staff of the official television and radio has been called at the President...

CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf will address the nation today at 1pm in which he is expected to resign, according to reports.Some sources confirmed to CNews News that president could announce his resignation in today’s address to the nation. “President Musharraf has made up his mind to resign before the impeachment motion is tabled in the assembly,“ sources confirmed.According to CNews News correspondent, some friend countries were trying to broker a deal to protect and save President Musharraf. “President Musharraf has agreed to resign on the condition that he would be given indemnity and would not be tried, sources said. Sources further said the president would address the nation as part of understanding. When contacted by CNews News, President’s spokesman Rashid Qureshi said President would not resign and added he was unaware of any decision regarding resignation. However, he later confirmed that President Musharraf would address to the nation at 1pm afternoon today.Acco...

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CNews WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Sunday granting asylum to embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was not currently under consideration by the United States."That's not an issue on the table, and I just want to keep our focus on what we must do with the democratic government of Pakistan," Rice told foreign news channel on Sunday when asked if Washington would give the Pakistan president asylum.She spoke as Pakistan's ruling coalition readied impeachment charges against Musharraf and gave him two days to step down.Asked if it would be in the best interest of Pakistan to have Musharraf resign, Rice said: "This is a matter for the Pakistanis to resolve."We have been supportive of democratic elections that took place in Pakistan. In fact, advocated for them."She said the United States had showed its support for the new government, citing President George W. Bush's recent meeting with Pakistani premier Yousuf Raza ...

CNews ISLAMABAD: Ruling coalition’s draft committee has finalized the charge-sheet against President Pervez Musharraf on Sunday.The final round of the consultations of draft committee was held today at the residence of Federal Information Minister Sherry Rehman in Islamabad.Talking to media men, the Information Minister said the draft of charge-sheet has been finalized which will be presented to the leaders of ruling coalition on Monday. She said impeachment motion would be tabled in National Assembly next week and added President Musharraf could resign according to Article 44 of the constitution. However, on this occasion, she hesitated to inform about the important points of charge-sheet. Sources said Federal Law Minister Farooq H. Naek and other members of draft committee were given the task of finalizing charge-sheet against the president. It’s concluding session was held today.Around 20 allegations including gross misconduct and violation of constitution have been leveled against ...

CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf has said that he would not resign and choose his course of action after looking at the allegations enlisted in the charge sheet prepared by the ruling coalition.During his meeting with the Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, the President said he would fight the impeachment and clarify his position on the allegations leveled against him.On the occasion, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad said MQM would continue its support for the President and oppose the impeachment move.

CNews ISLAMABAD: In an apparent bid to divert attention away from the impeachment threat looming over him, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday night condemned the "human rights violations" in Jammu and Kashmir. In an address to the nation during the "Azadi Show" event at the presidency here on the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day, Musharraf raked up the issue of the ongoing violence in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed several lives, whom he described as "martyrs". "Every Pakistani is with our brothers and sisters in Srinagar. Kashmir beats in the heart of every Pakistani," Musharraf said. Condemning "human rights violations" in Jammu and Kashmir, he said the recent violence over Amarnath land row also claimed the life of Hurriyat leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz. Mushrraf's comments seemed to be an apparent attempt to divert attention of his countrymen from the impeachment threat he was facing in parliament. The PPP-led rul...