Pervez Musharraf Returns To Pakistan -Sunday March 24,2013

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

Note

• 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

• Pervez Musharraf has been in London since 24 November 2008 in self-imposed

• In June 2010,Pervez Musharraf launched his own political party -'All Pakistan Muslim League'