General Pervez Musharraf
President of Pakistan
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View Timeline →After Three Years of Military Rule in Pakistan - 2002-11-23
Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan, ending three years of military rule under General Pervez Musharraf.…
Ten Percent of Pakistan's Parliamentary Seats Allocated to Islamist Coalition - 2002-10-11
Initial election results in Pakistan show no party has a majority, with the ruling party winning 49 seats and the Islamist coalition 32 seats. The…
The People of Pakistan Participate in Parliamentary Elections Today - 2002-10-10
Today, Pakistanis are voting in parliamentary elections for the first time since General Musharraf's military coup. Musharraf promises to transfer power to a civilian leader…
Arrest of 2 Islamist Suspects of Militancy by Pakistani Security Forces - 2002-09-23
Pakistani security forces arrested two Islamist militants in Karachi, seizing explosives and weapons. This follows the arrest of three others suspected of plotting to free…
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Withdraws Candidacy for October Elections in Pakistan - 2002-08-31
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has withdrawn his candidacy for the October elections in Pakistan, citing protests against unethical and unconstitutional actions. He supports Benazir Bhutto's candidacy…
Referendum in Pakistan - 2002-04-30
Today, Pakistanis are voting in a referendum on whether to extend General Pervez Musharraf's presidency for another five years. Musharraf has pledged a fair process…
Supreme Court of Pakistan Begins Deliberation on Referendum Issue - 2002-04-23
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is reviewing whether President Musharraf can hold a referendum to extend his rule by five years. This comes as opposition…
Boycott of General Musharraf's Referendum in Pakistan - 2002-04-08
A coalition of major political parties in Pakistan plans to boycott a referendum on General Musharraf's rule, which is set for May. Musharraf, who took…
Bomb Explosion in Islamabad - March 17, 2002
A bomb explosion in a Protestant church in Islamabad killed five people, including the wife and daughter of an American diplomat, and injured 45 others.…
Three Men Arrested in Connection with the Kidnapping of American Journalist Daniel Pearl
Three men have been arrested in Pakistan for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The suspects are accused of sending…