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Pervez Musharraf Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Pervez Musharraf.

Results 1 - 20 of 31,293 in Pervez Musharraf

  1. Zardari under blast pressureRead the original story

    41 min ago | The Standard

    ... is seen as a backlash by militants angry at the support given to the United States by former president Pervez Musharraf, whose August 18 resignation triggered Saturday's election. Zardari's triumph was hailed by world leaders, with the United States ...

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  2. Azadi Not Viable Option: OmarRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Kashmir Observer

    ... Abdullah also felt that India "flunked" a "single window system" opportunity under then Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to resolve the Kashmir issue. Asked if he was prepared to voice his stand on the issue of independence in Srinagar, which ...

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  3. Zardari faces pressure to tackle militancyRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Daily Star

    ... is seen as a backlash by militants angry at the support given to the United States by former president Pervez Musharraf, whose August 18 resignation triggered Saturday's election. "I will work to defeat the domestic Taliban insurgency and to ensure ...

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  4. Pak military unlikely to put pressure on ZardariRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Daily Star

    ... military that has ruled Pakistan for around half its 61-year existence, most recently under former general Pervez Musharraf, remains a potent force. But analysts said Zardari's civilian rule would not be impeded as long as he did not interfere or ...

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  5. WorldRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Christian Science Monitor

    ... on militancy. But, analysts say, if he's too tough, he risks inflaming public opinion as his predecessor, Pervez Musharraf, did, as well as a backlash by tribes in the regions bordering Afghanistan. There were no early claims of responsibility for ...

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  6. The job facing Pakistan s new presi...Read the original story

    2 hrs ago | CNN

    ... It took what amounted to a dictator to do it, but under the ousted president, military leader General Pervez Musharraf, the media in Pakistan multiplied. When Musharraf took power in a bloodless coup nine years ago, his men only had to take control ...

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  7. Presidential poll victory not the biggest bombshellRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Illawarra Mercury

    ... democratic process in more than 10 years. He is expected to be sworn in today or tomorrow. He replaces Pervez Musharraf, the military ruler who stepped down last month rather than face impeachment by a hostile national Parliament elected in ...

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  8. Pakistan president-elect Zardari guided by lucky starsRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Newkerala.com

    ... presidency. Increase in terrorist activities, the issue of restoration of judges sacked by his predecessor Pervez Musharraf, a dwindling economy, high inflation, unemployment, energy and food crisis are some of the serious issues he has to tackle, ...

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  9. Independence not a viable option for Kashmir: Omar AbdullahRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Newkerala.com

    ... Abdullah also felt that India "flunked" a "single window system" opportunity under then Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to resolve the Kashmir issue. --- IANS Rate:

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  10. Bhutto widower elected Pakistani presidentRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Arizona Daily Sun

    ... Pakistan's turbulent 61-year history. Last month, he marshaled a coalition that forced stalwart U.S. ally Pervez Musharraf to quit as head of state. However, he begins with limited goodwill among a population who recall his nickname, Mr. Ten ...

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  11. President's Turning BackRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Chowrangi

    ... have always shown the back to the PML-N and to the nation and they never wanted to undo the illegal acts of Pervez Musharraf. The irony of all this is that the PPP leaders have been very right in insisting that they had valiantly campaigned for the ...

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  12. Benazir Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari new Pakistani PMRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Mirror.co.uk

    ... caused a building to collapse in the north-west city Peshawar. The presidential election was called after Pervez Musharraf resigned. The Foreign Office said: "We want to work with the government to support measures that promote stability, democracy ...

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  13. Frauds And LiesRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Left Coaster

    ... all Georgians ") or in reaffirming as late as December 2007 that the crumbling anti-democratic regime of Pervez Musharraf deserved " the benefit of the doubt " even as it was enabling the resurgence of the Taliban and Al Qaeda. McCain's blanket ...

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  14. Zardari leads Pakistan; 45 people killed in Taliban-plagued north-west frontierRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | NowPublic

    ... civilian leaders in Pakistan's turbulent 61-year history. Last month he marshalled a coalition that forced Pervez Musharraf to quit as head of state. A beaming Zardari, 53, hugged and shook hands with supporters and well-wishers gathering for a ...

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  15. Bhutto's Widower Elected in PakistanRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | StarNewsOnline.com

    ... Saturday. Mr. Zardari, 53, who spent 11 years in jail on corruption charges that remain unproved, succeeds Pervez Musharraf, who resigned last month under the threat of impeachment. He is expected to be sworn in on Monday or Tuesday, officials said. ...

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  16. the Fish are in the Barrel:Read the original story

    5 hrs ago | BrothersJudd Blog

    ... whether it really can. This was not supposed to be a major worry. After the attacks of Sept. 11, President Pervez Musharraf threw his lot in with the United States. Pakistan has helped track down Al Qaeda suspects, launched a series of attacks ...

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  17. Pakistan public expect healing touch from Zardari - FeatureRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Earth Times

    ... be to repair relations with the West and take them to the level where they were under former president Pervez Musharraf, who remained a key US ally in the fight against terrorism for last seven years. "The new government will have to assure them ...

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  18. Victory the easy part for ZardariRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Age

    ... democratic process in more than a decade. He is expected to be sworn in today or tomorrow. He replaces Pervez Musharraf, the 1999 military coup leader who stepped down last month rather than face impeachment. Mr Zardari, who leads the Pakistan ...

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  19. Christopher Snedden Not the man for the jobRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Age

    ... Minister and parliament to reduce the president's powers, which were bolstered by the previous president, Pervez Musharraf. This could include removing Article 58-2 (b) of the Pakistan constitution, which gives the president the discretionary power ...

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  20. Bhutto's Widower Wins PresidencyRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Sky News

    ... history. Mr Musharraf resigned last month Last month, he led a coalition that forced longtime US ally Pervez Musharraf to quit as head of state. Mr Zardari, a novice leader stained by past corruption allegations, takes over at a critical time for ...

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