Pakistan's Musharraf announces resignation

cwo_ghwebb · 08-18-2008, 05:40 AM

Nuclear-armed Pakistan's beleaguered President Pervez Musharrafcoalition government.

announced his resignation on Monday in the face of an impending impeachment motion by the ruling The former army chief and firm U.S. ally has seen his popularity slide over the past 18 months and has been isolated since his allies lost a February election.

"After consultations with legal advisers and close political supporters and on their advice, I'm taking the decision of resigning," Musharraf said a televised address.

"My resignation will go to the speaker of the National Assembly today."
The coalition government, led by the party of assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, said on August 8 it planned to impeach Musharraf.

Pakistan's Musharraf announces resignation - Yahoo! News

It will be interesting to watch how this all falls out.

RadioPatrol · 08-18-2008, 10:47 AM

If he were smart he would be on the next Camel .... err plane out, while he still can get out .... to a non extradition country

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cwo_ghwebb Tired of Twits Member Since: Jul 2005 Location: Costa Rica bound Posts: 4,997	Pakistan's Musharraf announces resignation Nuclear-armed Pakistan's beleaguered President Pervez Musharrafcoalition government. announced his resignation on Monday in the face of an impending impeachment motion by the ruling The former army chief and firm U.S. ally has seen his popularity slide over the past 18 months and has been isolated since his allies lost a February election. "After consultations with legal advisers and close political supporters and on their advice, I'm taking the decision of resigning," Musharraf said a televised address. "My resignation will go to the speaker of the National Assembly today." The coalition government, led by the party of assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, said on August 8 it planned to impeach Musharraf. Pakistan's Musharraf announces resignation - Yahoo! News It will be interesting to watch how this all falls out. __________________ Donk (n) - one who exemplifies the culture of corruption in American politics.
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RadioPatrol Sigh .... Member Since: Dec 2006 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 6,662	If he were smart he would be on the next Camel .... err plane out, while he still can get out .... to a non extradition country __________________ If You Kill Enough of Them, They Will Stop Fighting .... Curtis LeMay, US Air Force All Animals are Created Equal, Some Animals are More Equal Than Others ......... Guns don't kill people. Morons with guns kill people. Los Pepes... Survival Blog Μολὼν λαβέ Hakkaa Päälle
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