Pervez Musharraf,the former president defied death threats when he flew into Karachi on Sunday March 24,2013 amidst tight security and was immediately taken from the airport by a convoy of armed guards despite large crowds gathered to greet him
Speaking at the airport he said: “The people ordered me to come back and save Pakistan. I have placed my life in jeopardy but I have returned
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- Pervez Musharraf(DOB aug 11,1943)a Retired 4-star General and Politician who served as the 10th President of Pakistan during 2001-08
- On 3 November 2007 Musharraf declared Emergency Rule across Pakistan. He suspended the Constitution imposed State of Emergency
- General elections were held on 18 February 2008, in which the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) polled the highest votes and won the most seats
- On 22 March, the PPP named former parliament speaker Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani as its candidate for the country's next prime minister, to lead a coalition government
- On 7 August 2008, the PPP and the Pakistan Muslim League(N) agreed to force Musharraf to step down and begin his impeachment.Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif announced sending a formal request or joint charge sheet that he step down, and impeach him through parliamentary process upon refusal.
- Pervez Musharraf refused to step down.
- On 18 August 2008, Pervez Musharraf resigned
- In June 2010,Pervez Musharraf launched his own political party -'All Pakistan Muslim League'
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