Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf is a retired four-star general of the Pakistan Army and a former politician who served as the 10th President of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008. He came to power following a military coup in 1999 and held significant influence over Pakistan's political landscape during his tenure. Musharraf's leadership was marked by controversial policies, including his alliance with the United States in the War on Terror, economic reforms, and efforts to modernize Pakistan. His regime faced criticism for its authoritarian practices, leading to his resignation amid political pressure in 2008. Musharraf remains a polarizing figure in Pakistan's history.
Born on Aug 11, 1943 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 11 | 5.09 | 0.38% | +80% | 220,892,331 | 1,507,122 | $280,000 | 1,910$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 22,034 | $2,700,000 | 876$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 89,548 | $340,000 | 313$ |
| Totals | 13 | 386,116,925 | 1,618,704 | $3,320,000 | 3,099$ |
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Pakistan:
The review will help adapt policy to changing global circumstances, leveraging opportunities since no wide-ranging review has been undertaken since president Pervez Musharraf’s time.
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Pakistan:
General Pervez Musharraf is mentioned for introducing an ideal local government system but was undermined by a fake and unpopular party.
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Pakistan:
The opposition has gone further, denouncing the bill as a throwback to the authoritarian policies of military rulers Ziaul Haq and Pervez Musharraf.
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Pakistan:
General Musharraf’s iconic trip to India was marked by his Amir Adnan sherwani.
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Pakistan:
Pervez Musharraf was involved in a dispute with Nawaz Sharif after the Kargil War.
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Pakistan:
Under Gen Pervez Musharraf’s military rule, poverty rose to 34.5 percent in 2000-01.
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Pakistan:
Former President and Army Chief of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, is mentioned in relation to his son's reflections on their relationship.
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Pakistan:
Pervez Musharraf is mentioned in the context of ongoing dialogues between India and Pakistan during his tenure.
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Vietnam:
Pervez Musharraf became famous during the Kargil conflict in 1999 and later seized power in a coup.
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Pakistan:
General Pervez Musharraf’s Devolution of Power Plan (2000) remains one of the most ambitious local governance initiatives in Pakistan’s history.
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