News for '-pervez-musharraf'

Separatists turn against Musharraf

Separatists turn against Musharraf

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Will turn in A Q Khan if elected: Bhutto

Will turn in A Q Khan if elected: Bhutto

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Benazir, who pledged to turn over A Q Khan to IAEA if she comes to power, also called on the US to fund international monintoring team to make sure Musharraf doesn't rig the elections.

Hizbul chief Salahuddin arrested

Hizbul chief Salahuddin arrested

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

He was arrested while he was demonstrating against the Kashmir policy of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf.

Musharraf meets US commander over Afghan comments

Musharraf meets US commander over Afghan comments

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Musharraf meets US commander over Afghan allegations

Musharraf loyalist appointed ISI head

Musharraf loyalist appointed ISI head

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

General Taj has been closely associated with Musharraf, having been his military secretary at the time of the 1999 coup.

Pak will go ahead with Iran pipeline proj

Pak will go ahead with Iran pipeline proj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

Pakistan will go ahead with the multi-billion-dollar pipeline Iran-Pakistan-India project to carry Iranian gas even if India decides not to join it, President Pervez Musharraf has said.

Musharraf may be re-elected unopposed

Musharraf may be re-elected unopposed

Rediff.com16 Sep 2007

As Musharraf finalised his plans for re-election, a senior minister said the general will be deemed to have been elected unopposed for another term if the opposition parties did not put up any candidate against him

Musharraf to skip UN session

Musharraf to skip UN session

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

In an updated list of speakers for the general debate issued by the world body on Friday showed that Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri will address the 192-member Assembly

Musharraf vows to step up fight against terrorism

Musharraf vows to step up fight against terrorism

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Stung by the string of attacks targeting the military in the last few days, Musharraf said that the Army should thoroughly investigate how a suicide bomber was able to penetrate the security cover at the army base.

Book reveals Musharraf's dual game

Book reveals Musharraf's dual game

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

According to the book, Musharraf's crackdown on jihadi groups was only for the consumption of the media and the public. In reality, he had no intention to ban terrorist organisations or their activities in Pakistan.

1971 war: 'Tom' Pande wept silently for his men

1971 war: 'Tom' Pande wept silently for his men

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Among the trophies in the living room are the epaulettes of Brig Mohammad Atif, Sitar-e-Pakistan and Commander of Mynamati, who surrendered on December 17.

Pak wants Norway to resolve disputes with India

Pak wants Norway to resolve disputes with India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Norway had in the past expressed its wish to mediate between India and Pakistan and was willing to do so if both sides wanted it.

I 'let down' Atal during Kargil episode: Sharif

I 'let down' Atal during Kargil episode: Sharif

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

He regretted not having set up a commission like India to go into the Kargil episode to fix the responsibility for it.

Pak ruling coalition on the brink

Pak ruling coalition on the brink

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Pakistan's ruling coalition on Monday appeared to be on the verge of a split after the PPP failed to reach an agreement with its key ally PML-N on the contentious issue of reinstating dozens of judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf during last year's emergency. Three days of talks in London between Pakistan People's Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and their close aides ended in deadlock on Sunday due to differences on the modalities fo

Security no problem for Delhi ODI: Home Ministry

Security no problem for Delhi ODI: Home Ministry

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

The Union Home Ministry's statement came after National Security Adviser M K Narayanan spoke to Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil and discussed the security for the match.

No deal may lead to uprising, Bhutto warns Mush

No deal may lead to uprising, Bhutto warns Mush

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has warned Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf that failure to reach an agreement with her could lead to a people's uprising in the country.

No anti-Pak activities in Afghanistan: Karzai

No anti-Pak activities in Afghanistan: Karzai

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Karzai is on a visit to Pakistan and spoke along with President Musharraf.

US welcomes Musharraf's comments on Kashmir

US welcomes Musharraf's comments on Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

"Whatever the solution is, certainly the people of the region need to have a voice in it, however the two sides choose to resolve it," McCormack added.

Sharif determined to oust military rule

Sharif determined to oust military rule

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Sharif also held out the prospect of getting arrested on his return to the country this month though no charges of corruption exist against him.

'Social deprivation of Muslims led to Partition'

'Social deprivation of Muslims led to Partition'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

In tune with the "enlightened moderation" philosophy being advocated by President Pervez Musharraf, drastic changes are being made in school textbooks.

Musharraf is in a state of depression: Geelani

Musharraf is in a state of depression: Geelani

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Addressing a news conference in Srinagar, Geelani rejected outright Musharraf's four-point solution to the vexed Kashmir issue.

Pak president to be elected by existing Parliament

Pak president to be elected by existing Parliament

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

With the possibility of President Pervez Musharraf seeking re-election, a senior Pakistani minister has said the next president would be elected by the existing Parliament and Provincial Assemblies in September-October 2007.

I'll reach Islamabad on Sept 10: Sharif

I'll reach Islamabad on Sept 10: Sharif

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Asserting that Musharraf was 'breathing his last,' Sharif said, "So why he should be supported. The end of the dictatorship is necessary and it will be ended after all."

No pressure on me: Musharraf

No pressure on me: Musharraf

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

The Pakistan President has rejected any pressure or ultimatum in making a decision to quit as army chief

Musharraf admits negotiations with all parties

Musharraf admits negotiations with all parties

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

President Pervez Musharraf has admitted that he's negotiating with all political outfits in Pakistan, including the parties of former premiers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif.

Musharraf condemns Mohammad cartoon

Musharraf condemns Mohammad cartoon

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

He rejected the arguments that the publication of cartoon reflects press freedom and said this is the misuse of freedom of expression.

Pak govt, opposition to clip Musharraf's powers

Pak govt, opposition to clip Musharraf's powers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

The Senate also allowed introduction of another bill drafted by the Leader of Opposition to provide for the ratification by the Upper House of all treaties, contracts and trade protocols signed by Islamabad with other governments.

US wants to see moderates in power in Pakistan

US wants to see moderates in power in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

The United States has said that it supports free and fair elections in Pakistan and would like to see a moderate political force coming into power at the end of the democratic process, which will fight extremism in the country.

I may become PM if need arises: Zardari

I may become PM if need arises: Zardari

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

Zardari also said that though President Pervez Musharraf had a role to play in the new set-up, the Pakistan People's Party would think about impeaching him when the ruling coalition achieves a two-thirds majority in parliament. The PPP co-chairman refused to give a firm commitment that he would become the prime minister but said he would assume the office if the need arises. Zardari had last month nominated Yousuf Raza Gillani for the post of premier.

US wants Benazir Bhutto as Pak PM: Report

US wants Benazir Bhutto as Pak PM: Report

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

The formulation calls for Musharraf to install Bhutto as prime minister while he remains president.

Bush speaks to Musharraf, reaffirms US support

Bush speaks to Musharraf, reaffirms US support

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

President Bush also reiterated his commitment to take relations forward.

Pakistani beauty queen who wants to date Musharraf

Pakistani beauty queen who wants to date Musharraf

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf may be facing the heat from all corners but Reigning Miss Pakistan World Mahleej Sarkari says he is a "hunk". Sarkari said she would love to date Musharraf if he asked her out. "Yes, any time... I like him a lot...," she told a news portal. Sarkari also said she thought "Mrs Musharraf would nod her head in agreement that her husband is an icon no matter what happens".

Pak wants tangible progress during talks

Pak wants tangible progress during talks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

Ahead of Tuesday's Indo-Pak foreign secretary-level talks, Pakistan has said "tangible" progress was necessary during the deliberations as failure to reach any agreement would demoralise people in both the countries.

Pak promises top security for Olympic torch relay

Pak promises top security for Olympic torch relay

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

An expected stormy run in Asia for the Beijing Olympic flame on Monday prompted Pakistan to promise security worthy of a head of state to the torch, as it made a last-minute change in the route for the relay marred by anti-China protests. The Olympic torch will arrive in Islamabad early on April 16 from Muscat, and it will be taken to New Delhi later the same day.

Musharraf: The growing siege mentality

Musharraf: The growing siege mentality

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Musharraf is no longer a leader of the future. He is increasingly a leader of the past, who is desperately clinging to the present in order to avoid a fate similar to what befell Gen Ayub Khan and Gen Yahya Khan

Pak govt to file 'exile deal' with Sharifs in SC

Pak govt to file 'exile deal' with Sharifs in SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The government claims the deal bars the deposed prime minister from entering the country before the completion of a ten-year exile.

Bajaur madrassa trained suicide bombers: Musharraf

Bajaur madrassa trained suicide bombers: Musharraf

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said that the Bajaur madrassa, which was destroyed in an Pakistani air strike last week, trained suicide bombers and it was under observation for a year.