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 |
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| Pakistan | 6 | 5.33 | 0.23% | +20% | 220,892,331 | 597,679 | $280,000 | 758$ |
| Totals | 6 | 220,892,331 | 597,679 | $280,000 | 758$ |
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Pakistan:
Then president Pervez Musharraf expressed regret during his 2002 visit to Dhaka over the 'excesses' of that period.
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Pakistan:
Pervez Musharraf was reluctant to publish the Hamoodur Rahman Commission report, believing it was against the military.
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Pakistan:
General Pervez Musharraf marginalized both the PPP and PML-N during his rule.
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Pakistan:
In 2007, Pervez Musharraf forced Jillani to leave the Supreme Court after he refused to take an oath of loyalty to him.
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Pakistan:
The minister lashed out at opponents of the PPP, saying that when former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was president.
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Pakistan:
Gen Pervez Musharraf commended the police for their successful initiative in Balochistan.
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Pakistan:
Mr Rehman mentioned that the policies of military dictators from General Ayub to General Musharraf are still being followed by the current rulers.
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Pakistan:
Pervez Musharraf was the military ruler of Pakistan who ordered an operation that resulted in the death of Akbar Bugti.
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Pakistan:
Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticized Pervez Musharraf for supporting the U.S. during the Afghan war.
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Pakistan:
Pervez Musharraf is mentioned as a past leader who undertook canal construction without constitutional approval.
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