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Court summons Musharraf in Bhutto murder case

Court summons Musharraf in Bhutto murder case

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Ijaz of the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court issued the notices on Monday asking Musharraf and others to respond by the second week of November. The court was asked to direct the filing of an FIR against Musharraf, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Babar Awan, former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, former Intelligence Bureau chief Ejaz Shah and former caretaker interior minister Hamid Nawaz Khan.

Sarabjit's family awaits Musharraf's decision

Sarabjit's family awaits Musharraf's decision

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Dalbir Kaur, sister of Indian prisoner in Pakistan Sarabjit Singh, is hopeful that Pakistan's Human Rights minister Ansar Burney will bring some good news for her and her family members after his meeting with President Pervez Musharraf. Burney had promised Dalbir Kaur that he would take up the matter Musharraf soon after a daily said Sarabjit would be hanged to death on April 1. He had been dubbed a RAW agent and sentenced to death.

Pakistan: Poll leaves Musharraf cornered

Pakistan: Poll leaves Musharraf cornered

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The author says there was massive rigging in Pakistan polls despite a Musharraf loss

Musharraf will join active politics soon: Aide

Musharraf will join active politics soon: Aide

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Amid the demand for the trial of Pervez Musharraf for treason by the opposition PML-N, the former president will participate in Pakistan's politics after November 30 when a two-year constitutional bar on him holding public office ends, one of his close aides has said.

Make progress on Kashmir: Musharraf

Make progress on Kashmir: Musharraf

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

He said Pakistan and India would have to show sincerity.

Musharraf, Karzai in frosty meeting

Musharraf, Karzai in frosty meeting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

In the midst of war of words between Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, even US President George W Bush seemed helpless.

Kashmiri militancy fathered in Pakistan: Musharraf

Kashmiri militancy fathered in Pakistan: Musharraf

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Addressing a meeting on the subject of 'Leadership' at the House of Lords committee in London earlier this week, Musharraf said Kashmiri Mujahideen groups, that first came to the scene 20 years ago, enjoyed great support in Pakistan and the case is similar even now.

Musharraf initiates PCB shake-up

Musharraf initiates PCB shake-up

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

President Pervez Musharraf appointed a director of cricket operations and an ad-hoc committee.

Musharraf calls for team discipline

Musharraf calls for team discipline

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

Pakistan's poor recent performances in Australia have earned the disapproval of the country's president.

Bhutto murder: Musharraf denies involvement

Bhutto murder: Musharraf denies involvement

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Saying it was below his dignity to answer a question about whether he had 'blood on his hands', Musharraf said he was brought up in a very educated and civilised family with beliefs and values.

Blasts a conspiracy against democracy: Musharraf

Blasts a conspiracy against democracy: Musharraf

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Musharraf also directed the Sindh province government to hold an inquiry and submit a report within 48 hours

Musharraf should step down: Imran

Musharraf should step down: Imran

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Pakistani cricketer turned politician Imran Khan said President Pervez Musharraf had failed in his war on terrorism and it was high time he steps down. Speaking at a hurriedly organised press conference at a Mumbai suburb, Imran said, "Musharraf is a part of problem of terrorism and sooner he leaves power the better it would be for Pakistan." Imran's party Teherek-e-Insaaf has boycotted the general elections sechduled to be held on January 8.

General V K Singh praises Musharraf's 'courage'

General V K Singh praises Musharraf's 'courage'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Former Pakistan military ruler General Pervez Musharraf on Friday received praise from former Indian Army chief General V K Singh, who said the incident exhibited the "courage" of the military commander. Singh, who headed the Indian Army between 2010 and 2012, said there were mistakes on the Indian side that allowed Pakistani troops to cross over into Indian territory.

Charge Musharraf with treason, says Pak lawyer

Charge Musharraf with treason, says Pak lawyer

Rediff.com2 Aug 2009

Rawalpindi-based lawyer Chaudhry Khurram Manzoor submitted an application at the Secretariat police station in Islamabad asking for the case to be registered against Musharraf, who is currently in Europe. Following the Supreme Court's order that the emergency imposed by Musharraf on November 3, 2007 was unconstitutional and illegal, police should register a case of violation of the constitution against the former military ruler, Manzoor said.

Chopper crash: Musharraf escapes; 4 killed

Chopper crash: Musharraf escapes; 4 killed

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

The medium-lift helicopter, which was carrying Musharraf's spokesman Rashid Qureshi and other security and staff officials, was following the President's aircraft when it crashed near Gari Dupata town after catching fire

Indo-Pak peace process slow: Musharraf

Indo-Pak peace process slow: Musharraf

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Indo-Pak peace process slow: Musharraf

Musharraf's secrets found on road

Musharraf's secrets found on road

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Top secret documents on security arrangements for President Pervez Musharraf were found on a London street just hours before his arrival.

Musharraf heads Pakistan's nuclear command

Musharraf heads Pakistan's nuclear command

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

This is in contrast to India, where the control is with the civilian authority headed by prime minister.

Special security arrangements put in place for Musharraf

Special security arrangements put in place for Musharraf

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Authorities have put in place special security arrangements in the federal capital for former President Pervez Musharraf, who received a death threat from the Taliban days before he returned to Pakistan from self-exile.

Will Musharraf survive and succeed?

Will Musharraf survive and succeed?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Any weakening of army support would spell doom for Musharraf. The Pakistani army's image is much dented and it is doubtful if it can withstand a civil war with the Taliban.

Mirwaiz met Musharraf in Amsterdam

Mirwaiz met Musharraf in Amsterdam

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

The meeting is seen as a rebuff to Jamaat leader and chairman of the breakaway Hurriyat Conference faction Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who has been asking Pakistan to stay away from the Hurriyat's moderate leadership.

Musharraf plan flexible, says Kasuri

Musharraf plan flexible, says Kasuri

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

'If neither of the parties show flexibility in their stance there will be no solution of Kashmir for another 100 years,' Pakistan's foreign minister said.

US will pressure PPP to keep Musharraf

US will pressure PPP to keep Musharraf

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The Bush administration may fail to save its most trusted friend because the PPP and PML-N are determined to form a coalition and clip all those powers through which a president can dissolve parliament.

Pak completes formalities for Interpol notice against Musharraf

Pak completes formalities for Interpol notice against Musharraf

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Pakistani authorities have completed all legal formalities for issuance of a Red Corner Notice by Interpol for the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in connection with the probe into former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination.Interpol had earlier sent a questionnaire to the Federal Investigation Agency after receiving a request from Pakistan to issue a Red Corner Notice against Musharraf, currently living outside the country in self-exile.

Pak poll will not be rigged: Musharraf

Pak poll will not be rigged: Musharraf

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has ruled out any possibility of rigging in the upcoming general elections and said his government has made "fool-proof" arrangements to put Pakistan on the path to "true democracy".

Did Musharraf know bin Laden's hiding place?

Did Musharraf know bin Laden's hiding place?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Former president Pervez Musharraf knew that Osama bin Laden was hiding in the garrison town of Abbottabad and the Pakistani intelligence itself had made the safe house that sheltered him, a former Inter-Services Intelligence chief has alleged, according to a media report.

Musharraf will not return to Pak: Report

Musharraf will not return to Pak: Report

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

Former President Pervez Musharraf has abandoned plans to return to Pakistan from self-exile in Britain after the military leadership "cold-shouldered" his demands for extra security to counter multiple threats to his life from militant outfits like Al-Qaeda and Taliban.

Musharraf escapes bid on life

Musharraf escapes bid on life

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Unidentified militants fired at the president's aircraft as it was taking off from the Chakala air base.

'Will Musharraf meet fate of Iran's Shah?'

'Will Musharraf meet fate of Iran's Shah?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Will Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf meet the fate of the Shah of Iran, another "unpopular" leader that the United States tried to prop up?

Musharraf meets China's top military leaders

Musharraf meets China's top military leaders

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

China assured the Pakistani president of maintaining their 'all weather' relationship.

Musharraf to return to Pakistan soon

Musharraf to return to Pakistan soon

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who was recently booked by the police for illegally detaining scores of judges during the 2007 emergency, has said that he will return to Pakistan very soon.He said he had been busy making the rounds of the international academic circuit delivering lectures and would return to Pakistan as soon as he finished his commitments. Pakistan's Supreme Court declared the emergency imposed by Musharraf in November 2007 as unconstitutional.

Is UK trying to protect Musharraf?

Is UK trying to protect Musharraf?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

In what may be seen as a strategic move to protect former Pakistan president General Pervez Musharraf from charges of high treason, senior British diplomat Mark Lyall Grant met top political leaders in Islamabad.According to sources, during his meeting with Zardari, Grant also called for expediting the trial of the accused in the Mumbai terror attacks, and provide New Delhi with some 'face saving' gesture so that the peace talks could resume.

Gilani invites Musharraf to address Parliament

Gilani invites Musharraf to address Parliament

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday asked President Pervez Musharraf to address a joint sitting of the parliament as it is mandatory for him to do so under the constitution.

I will never visit India, vows Musharraf

I will never visit India, vows Musharraf

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has vowed never to visit India again after being denied a visa by its government.

No deal with Bhutto: Musharraf

No deal with Bhutto: Musharraf

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

He said the general elections would be held by the end of the year in a fair and transparent manner, and any political action could be considered after viewing their outcome.

Will return to Pakistan in January: Musharraf

Will return to Pakistan in January: Musharraf

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Former President Pervez Musharraf has said that he plans to return to Pakistan in January, two months ahead of what he had announced previously, as a confrontation appears brewing between the army and the government over the memogate affair.

Discard the path of extremism: Musharraf

Discard the path of extremism: Musharraf

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Asking Pakistanis to desist from militant acts outside the country, President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday fixed the blame of a number of recent blasts and suicide strikes in the country on foreign terrorists.

Musharraf links peace to Kashmir

Musharraf links peace to Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005