Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistani president, has resigned in a televised address to the nation.
“After consultations with my legal advisers and close political friends, for the country and the nation today, I am deciding to resign from my office,” a teary-eyed Musharraf said.
“I am leaving with the satisfaction that whatever I did for this country and the population, I did with honesty and commitment.”But I am also a human being,” he added. “I might have made some mistakes, but I have hope that this nation and the population will tolerate those mistakes with the belief that my intentions were always clear and to the benefit of this country.”
Rumours persisted that Musharraf was going to resign to avoid charges of impeachment that were to be leveled against him in parliment later this week.
Pakistani officials say that Musharraf’s aides have held talks with the ruling
coalition, brokered by Saudi Arabia, the US and the UK, to allow him to quit in return for an indemnity for his previous actions.
He said that there was now law and order in the country, that human rights and democracy had been improved and that Pakistan was now an crucial country internationally.
“On the map of the world, Pakistan is now an important country, by the grace of Allah
Finally dictator resigns… but shame on zardari and nawaz who made a deal with musharaf for safe exit..They two stupids couldnot bear pressure of Saudi Spy cheif Prince Muqaran and Amarican ambessidor in pakistan… A LOOTER IS GIVEN SAFE EXIT
now the cold war between PPP and Nawaz league will be observed on new president name….The United States is praising outgoing Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf for his role in the fight against terrorism. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called Musharraf “one of the world’s most committed partners in the war against terrorism and extremism.”
The U.S.-backed Afghan government welcomed Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf’s resignation Monday, saying he “was not someone good for Afghanistan” and his departure will have a positive effect on the region.Musharraf’s address to the nation are
? President Pervez Musharraf’s address to the nation begins with the recitation of Holy Quran
? Country is passing through difficult time
? Today is the day for important decisions
? Country was about to be declared as failed state
? I have full faith in Allah that if we work hard with honesty, Allah is with us
? I faced several crises during these nine-year
? Nobody ever faced challenges which I had to face during my regime
? I have been facing many challenges including 9/11 and northern areas problems
? Allah helped me in facing all these challenges
? My intentions remained very positive during this era
? I always preferred the country and people first
? I gave a slogan “Pakistan first” to the nation
? Some elements give value to their vested interest above the country
? These elements levelled false allegations against me
? Some elements are accusing me of electricity crisis and others
? Details will be released in the press
? Our economy was on right track on December 2007 before seven months
? Our Foreign exchange reserves reached 17 billion dollars
? KSE index surpassed 16,000 points
? It was the power of our economic policies, These were the indicators of Pakistan seven months back
? World agencies declared Pakistan in N-11 countries
? Pakistan was also included with India, Russia, China in N-11 countries
? Now Reserves have reached below 10 billion dollars
? KSE index has new reached below 10,000 points
? Foreign investors have stopped investing in Pakistan now
? Wheat, pulses prices went up, poor people struggling
? Those who criticize our policies is cheating with the nation
? Power crises was the outcome of demand which increased after development projects
? 3000 MW power generations during last 8-9 years
? Demand was higher than generation
? June 2007, we were generating 1400 MW
? 750 km long coastal highway built during 7 years
? Islamabad-Murree Expressway built
? Many roads links built in northern areas
? Roads network built across the country
? Mirani dam inaugurated, dam in Skardu completed
? Capacity will be doubled for Mangla dam
? More dams are being built
? Thal, rany canals are being constructed
? 3-million acres land will be irrigated
? Our agricultures will be boosted by these canals
? Gwadar port was constructed
? There is a revolution in telecom sector
? 50 percent tele-density in Pakistan which was only two percent
? Massive industrialization was happening in Pakistan
? Four to five hotels are being constructed in Islamabad
? With the emergence of Industries, employment opportunities were created
? We made lot of progress in education sector
? We started technical training, thousands of children being trained
? Foreign universities were about to open their campus in Pakistan
? 1500 PhDs every month
? Primary and Secondary health care was given preference
? Safe drinking system planned across the country
? 6000 purification plants were being planned in the country
? Three-pronged strategy adopted for women sector
? Political empowerment was result of our policies
? We abolished discriminatory laws
? We empowered minority by giving joint electorate power
? We have a rich heritage, culture, Quaid Mausoleum was renovated in a way that thousands of people sit there
? We have opened art gallery
? In Lahore, a Bab-e-Pakistan is under construction
? NIPA (National Institute of Performing Arts) made to promote performance
? There was only a label of democracy, we put essence in it, we introduced local government system
? Those who are against local government system, was against Pakistan
? Two elections were conducted under my rule
? It is the essence of democracy
? Before 9/11 nobody knew Pakistan, we gave image and value to Pakistan
? Pakistan is give value in international forums
? We made some inroads on law and order situation
? We inducted police personnel on basis of merits, we strengthened their capabilities
? There is no Kalashinkov culture
? New terrorism culture began after 9/11 which we need to defeat and face jointly
? I am proud of all my achievements
? Delegates of 80 countries arrived in Pakistan during donors’ conference
? We were committed more aid then expected
? These achievements are for People of Pakistan
? Current political situation
? I always promoted reconciliation in the country
? I have talked about three-phase transition gradually
? Third face was last year when I quit post of army chief
? Power was transformed after transparent election which all the world believes
? After election of Feb 18, people associated their hopes with the elected people
? They wanted better future, leaving behind past
? They wanted a developed Pakistan free of tussles
? Unfortunately, my all appeals regarding reconciliation went all in vain
? My efforts failed
? Some elements were playing politics with economy, terrorism
? Vendetta began
? I was blamed for hatching conspiracy from presidency which is completely baseless.
? Free fair elections were held in which all parties participated. We made sure everybody participates in the election.
? Prime Minister’s unopposed election was held, how?
? In Sindh, Balochistan also a culture of decency developed
? I have publicly announced my support to the government
? I announced to share my experience with the government with all my capabilities to face the challenges
? Coalition thought me as problem not solution
? Collision wants to impeach me, why?
? Are they scared of my legal and constitutional right?
? Impeachment and charge-sheet right of people, and to defend the impeachment move is my right
? No charge-sheet can stand against me, They can not prove any charge against me
? I did all with the basis of “Pakistan First”
? I took on boards all the stakeholders including army, politicians, civil society members, Ulemas on every critical decision
? I am not bothered about charge-sheet, They can not prove any charge
? Question arises is: Impeachment issue will affect the country
? Can country afford uncertainty and instability.
? Country can not bear politics of confrontation
? Office of the president should be impeachment, will it be a wise move
? I am thinking on these line since two to three days
? It is the time for some serious thoughts
? Nation will defeat whatever the result of impeachment would be
? President office can get affected, Pakistan is my love and everything
? I offer my life for the sake of the country,
? I served the country for 45 years
? I think that I should do something to bring the country out of crisis, it has ability.
? I don’t want to do anything uncertain
? I have in mind to avoid the parliament from horse trading
? If impeachment is defeated, in my view, confrontation will exist between state institutions.
? Parliament and judiciary may face confrontation
? I don’t want to drag the army into politics
? I consulted with legal advisers, army and aides,
? I resign form my post
? Speaker will have my resignation, I don’t want anything from anyone
? We have given sacrifices, our sacrifices are exemplary, I salute to them
? I am thankful to my political companions to support me during this ear
? I am thankful to civil servants, their role in the functioning has been amazing, I am proud of them
? I am a middle class person and part of people
? I always think about the people’s pain
? Prayers of my mother remained with me and my wife and children always supported me that is my strength
? May Allah protect the country
? May Allah made the lives of people better
? My life is always for the people of Pakistan
? Good Bye to Pakistan
? Pakistan Painda bad
Overall Musharrafs resignation made many country peoples including Pakistanis happy..
