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Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf was a Pakistani politician and military officer who served as the tenth president of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008. He overthrew Nawaz Sharif's government in the 1999 coup d'état and proclaimed himself the chief executive of Pakistan, under martial law.
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business · President of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008 · politician · financier · military personnel · soldier · also Pervez Musharraf, Perves Musharraf, Parvez Muśharraf, Parvez Musharraf, Musharraf
Born 11 August 1943 · Died 5 February 2023 · Q40495
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If we want to normalize relations between Pakistan and India and bring harmony to the region, the Kashmir dispute will have to be resolved peacefully through a dialogue, on the basis of the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Solving the Kashmir issue is the joint responsibility of our two countries … Mr Vajpayee, … I take you up on this offer. Let us start talking in this spirit.
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I think they'd both lose miserably.
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2026· 12 entries
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Public attention spiked: 5,419 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.7× the usual 951, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 5,020 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.3× the usual 951, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Ayub Khan seized power, Zia ruled by martial law, Musharraf toppled Sharif: How Asim Munir is taking military power further” (Moneycontrol).
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Moneycontrol: Ayub Khan seized power, Zia ruled by martial law, Musharraf toppled Sharif: How Asim Munir is taking military power further
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MTV Lebanon: Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf lands at Karachi airport after more than four years in exile
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Public attention spiked: 43,020 Wikipedia readers in one day, 52× the usual 827, with 1 article edits. Coverage that week: “Did Pervez Musharraf really insult Vajpayee, backstab Nawaz Sharif? What's real in Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar | Web Series” (Hindustan Times).
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Hindustan Times: Did Pervez Musharraf really insult Vajpayee, backstab Nawaz Sharif? What's real in Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar | Web Series
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Hindustan Times: Did Pervez Musharraf really insult Vajpayee, backstab Nawaz Sharif? What's real in Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar
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2025· 1 entry
The Quint rated the claim “Pervez Musharraf said that India will slowly become a Muslim state.” False.
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2023· 23 entries
Yahoo: Ex-Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, crucial supporter of U.S. after 9/11, dies at 79
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The Indianapolis Star: Ex-Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, crucial supporter of U.S. after 9/11, dies at 79
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The Daily Beast: Ex-Pakistani Prime Minister Pervez Musharraf Dies in Exile at 79
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Yahoo: Pervez Musharraf, Former Pakistani President, Dies at 79
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Yahoo: Gen. Pervez Musharraf, former Pakistani leader, dies at 79
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New York Post: Pakistan ex-President Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai after years in exile
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Died 2023-02-05.
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Variety: General Pervez Musharraf, Former Pakistan President and Supporter of U.S. War on Terror, Dies at 79
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“We are in a state where these semi-literate clerics are closing the minds of people.”
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Studied at St Patrick's High School, Karachi (1957–2023).
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“Quelli che mi criticano sono semplicemente contro la nazione.”
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“Io ho sempre messo gli interessi del Pakistan sopra ogni cosa e mi sono preso carico del Paese quando stava cadendo nelle mani dei terroristi.”
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“[Sulla possibilità d'un conflitto nucleare con l'India] Non credo che qualcuno sia così irresponsabile di spingersi fino a tanto. Direi anzi che non bisognerebbe neanche parlare di certe cose, perché una persona sana di mente, indipendentemente dalle circostanze, non dovrebbe neanche pensare di imbarcasi in una guerra non convenzionale.”
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“Per risolvere la crisi indo-pachistana occorre aprire un dialogo con la popolazione e le prospettive storiche vanno messe da parte perché noi siamo pronti ad affrontare qualunque minaccia provenga dall'esterno, a morire per il nostro paese nel caso in cui qualcuno oltrepassi il confine.”
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“The excesses committed during the unfortunate period are regrettable.”
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“Il Kashmir scorre nelle nostre vene. Per questo noi daremo sempre pieno sostegno al suo popolo.”
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“La nuova amministrazione pachistana ha fissato delle priorità come la ripresa economica con l'adozione di severe misure di austerità, la riconquista della fiducia degli investitori, assicurare l'ordine, migliorare la giustizia e soprattutto la burocrazia e ricostruire l'unità del Paese.”
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“I think they'd both lose miserably.”
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“Così come l'invasione sovietica dell'Afghanistan aveva cambiato tutto per il generale Zia, grazie all'attentato alle Torri gemelle il generale Musharraf si trasformò da pecora nera internazionale a leader richiesto da tutti: fu invitato alla Casa Bianca da George W. Bush e a Downing Street da Tony Blair.”
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“Che sia l'esercito, gli americani, i vecchi alleati cinesi del Pakistan o gli amici nelle forze armate britanniche, insomma qualcuno oggi deve dire al generale Musharraf che è venuto il momento di abbandonare il campo. Al suo ritiro dalla scena politica, il Pakistan dovrà fare uno sforzo per ristabilire un governo democratico. Sarà una sfida ardua e rischiosa, ma l'alternativa è catastrofica.”
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“[Su Musharraf e Benazir Bhutto] Nonostante le loro divergenze politiche, erano alleati, con il sostegno degli americani. (Fatima Bhutto)”
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“Non è giusto incolpare il Pakistan d'aver tenuto in vita i talebani – essi ricevono appoggio anche dai mullah in Teheran e dagli islamisti in tutto il mondo – ma non c'è dubbio che Musharraf ha fatto meno di quanto gli spettava fare nel combatterli. (Amir Taheri)”
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“If we want to normalize relations between Pakistan and India and bring harmony to the region, the Kashmir dispute will have to be resolved peacefully through a dialogue, on the basis of the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Solving the Kashmir issue is the joint responsibility of our two countries … Mr Vajpayee, … I take you up on this offer. Let us start talking in this spirit.”
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2019· 3 entries
NBC News: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's death sentence for treason is a win for democracy
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FACTLY rated the claim “Pervez Musharraf has said “Biggest strength of Pakistan is Indian Muslims, not the nuclear bombs. They are converting India into an Islamic nation by population explosion. India can repeal article 370 from Kashmir, India can build Ram Temple, India can win war against Pakistan, but India cannot p…” FALSE.
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The Special Court found Musharraf of guilty of violating the constitution in 2007, and upheld a verdict that sentenced him to death in absentia
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2018· 1 entry
Moneycontrol: Pervez Musharraf
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2017· 1 entry
Musharraf appeared as a political analyst on his weekly television show Sab Se Pehle Pakistan with President Musharraf, hosted by BOL News
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2014· 1 entry
Musharraf was declared an "absconder" in the Bugti and Bhutto assassination cases by virtue of moving to Dubai due to failing health
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2013· 1 entry
Musharraf returned to Pakistan to participate in the general election but was later disqualified from participating when lawsuits were filed against him in the country's high courts alleging involvement in the assassinat
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2011· 1 entry
Also lectured at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on politics and racism where he also authored and published a paper with George Perkvich
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2010· 1 entry
All constitutional changes carried out by Musharraf and Aziz's policies were reverted by the 18th Amendment, which restored the powers of the Prime Minister and reduced the role of the President to levels below that of e
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2009· 1 entry
Having shared the stage with Sufi artist Ustad Hamid Ali Khan, while he had also played the tabla during a musical show in London after being irritated by the performance of a musician
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2007· 3 entries
Attempted to seize control of the Supreme Court by approving the relieve of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, and later suspended the writ of the constitution, which led to fall of his presidency dramatically when he res
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“Pakistan's President Says Muslim Nations Should Stop Blaming Others (May 2007)”
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From the military, Musharraf's presidency was affected by scandals relating to nuclear weapons, which were detrimental to his authoritative legitimacy in the country and in the international community
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2006· 1 entry
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia visited Pakistan for the first time as King
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2005· 1 entry
The Bugti clan attacked a gas field in Balochistan, after Dr
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2004· 2 entries
Musharraf began a series of talks with India to resolve the Kashmir dispute on the sidelines of the 12th SAARC summit in Islamabad
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Musharraf relieved Abdul Qadeer Khan from his post and initially denied knowledge of the government's involvement in nuclear proliferation, despite Khan's claim that Musharraf was the "Big Boss" of the proliferation ring
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2002· 2 entries
“the excesses committed during the unfortunate period are regrettable.”
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Part of his vision to return democratic rule to the country
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2001· 4 entries
Musharraf seized the presidency through a legal order and a referendum but was constitutionally confirmed in this capacity in 2004
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Career landmark: President of Pakistan (2001–2008).
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Musharraf got on stage with the rock music band, Junoon, and sang the national song with the band
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Musharraf openly spoke about the negative role of a few high-ranking officers in the Pakistan Armed Forces in state's affairs
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2000· 2 entries
“General Musharraf commented on the Hamood-ur Rehman Commission report while at the UN Millennial Conference in New York, in September 2000. He said. Let s forget the bitterness of the past and move forward. [....] Something happened 30 years ago. Why do we want to live in history? As a Pakistani, I would like to forget 1971.”
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Kamran Atif, an alleged member of Harkat-ul Mujahideen al-Alami, tried to assassinate Musharraf
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1999· 3 entries
Promised that the corruption in the government bureaucracy would be cleaned up
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Career landmark: Federal Minister for Defence (1999–2002).
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Pakistan (1999–2002).
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1998· 2 entries
Career landmark: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (1998–2001).
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Career landmark: Chief of Army Staff (1998–2007).
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1996· 1 entry
To assist ISI in Taliban matters) was appointed to four-star rank as well as elevated as Chief of Air Staff
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1995· 1 entry
When Benazir Bhutto approved the promotion of Musharraf to three-star rank, Lieutenant-General
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1993· 1 entry
Musharraf personally assisted Benazir Bhutto to have a secret meeting at the Pakistani embassy in Washington, D
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1987· 1 entry
Became a brigade commander of a new brigade of the SSG near Siachen Glacier
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1971· 1 entry
“About the 1971 Bangladesh war. In a recent State visit to Bangladesh in July 2002, Pakistan’s President Gen. Pervez Musharraf wrote in a visitors’ book at the Savar War Memorial that “the excesses committed during the unfortunate period are regrettable.”
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1968· 1 entry
Musharraf married Sehba, who is from Karachi, on 28 December 1968.
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1964· 1 entry
Musharraf graduated with a Bachelor's degree in his class of 29th PMA Long Course together with Ali Kuli Khan and his lifelong friend Abdul Aziz Mirza
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1961· 1 entry
At the age of 18, Musharraf entered the Pakistan Military Academy at Kakul
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1956· 1 entry
Left Turkey and returned to Pakistan in 1957 where he attended Saint Patrick's School in Karachi and was accepted at the Forman Christian College University in Lahore
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1949· 1 entry
When his father became part of a diplomatic deputation from Pakistan to Turkey
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1943· 1 entry
Born 1943-08-11.
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