Pervez Musharraf
President of Pakistan
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View Timeline →Pakistan's Nuclear Supermarket and the Arms Race in the Middle East
Iran and the U.S. are nearing a critical agreement on Tehran's nuclear program amid concerns of an arms race in the Middle East. Observers note…
Explosion of Two Bombs Near an Islamic Science School in Karachi - 2004-08-09
Two bombs exploded near an Islamic school in Karachi, resulting in at least eight deaths and many injuries. The attack has not been claimed by…
General John Abizaid's Visit to Pakistan - 2004-06-29
General John Abizaid is visiting Pakistan for two days to meet with President Pervez Musharraf and discuss defense relations and regional issues. This visit follows…
Pakistani Authorities Arrest 13 Men in Connection with Bomb Blast
Pakistani authorities have arrested 13 men linked to a bomb blast that killed 3 Chinese engineers and injured 9 others. The incident occurred in Gwadar,…
Javed Hashmi, Opposition Leader in Pakistan, Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
Javed Hashmi, a prominent opposition leader in Pakistan, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for charges including inciting unrest and forgery. His arrest…
Pakistan Releases Three Individuals Detained in Connection with Nuclear Secrets Scandal
Pakistan has released three individuals linked to the nuclear secrets scandal involving Abdul Qadeer Khan, who confessed to selling nuclear technology to several countries. Their…
Pervez Musharraf Swears to Punish Those Responsible for Attack on Shia
Pervez Musharraf has vowed to hold accountable those behind a deadly attack on Shia Muslims in Quetta, which resulted in 43 deaths and many injuries.…
Meeting of the Prime Minister of Pakistan with the President of Afghanistan - 2004-01-13
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Zafarullah Khan Jamali, met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to discuss border security and counter-terrorism efforts. This meeting signifies a…
Arrest of Over 20 Suspects Linked to the Failed Assassination of Pervez Musharraf
A police officer and over 20 suspects have been arrested in Pakistan related to the failed assassination of President Pervez Musharraf. The arrests are linked…
Colin Powell: Lifting Sanctions After Control of Libya's Nuclear Program - 2004-01-06
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. will not lift sanctions on Libya until its nuclear and chemical weapons programs are controlled. This statement follows President…
Three Arrested in Pakistan for Involvement in Failed Assassination of Musharraf - 2003-12-29
Three individuals were arrested in Pakistan for their involvement in a failed assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf. This incident is part of a series…
Pakistan Says It Will Continue Its Crackdown on Islamic Militants - 2003-11-17
Pakistan has announced it will continue its crackdown on Islamic militants and block their financial resources. The U.S. has expressed concerns about the re-emergence of…
Police in Pakistan Arrest Senior Opposition Leader
Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, a senior opposition leader in Pakistan, was arrested for allegedly defaming the army and inciting rebellion among soldiers. His arrest has sparked…
At least forty killed in a Shia Muslim mosque in southwestern Pakistan - 2003-07-04
An attack on a Shia mosque in Quetta, Pakistan, resulted in at least forty deaths and numerous injuries. The assailants, who remain unidentified, included three…
Khatami: Iran Will Continue Its Peaceful Nuclear Programs - 2002-12-24
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami reaffirmed Iran's commitment to peaceful nuclear energy during his visit to Pakistan, announcing plans to complete the Bushehr nuclear power plant.…
The U.S. is Satisfied with Pakistan's Cooperation in the Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-12-17
A senior U.S. diplomat met with Pakistani leaders to discuss cooperation against terrorism, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries. The meeting comes after…
The President of Pakistan Promises to Transfer Power to Civilians Next Month - 2002-10-11
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has pledged to transfer power to a civilian government next month following elections for parliament and provincial assemblies. This marks…
Pakistan Police Arrests 3 More Suspects
Pakistan police have arrested 3 suspects accused of Islamic militancy who were allegedly planning to free 7 detainees linked to previous bombings. The detainees are…
Trial of Three Accused of Bombing Outside US Consulate in Karachi Delayed
The trial of three individuals accused of a bombing outside the US consulate in Karachi has been delayed until September 24 due to changes in…
Arrest of Ramzi bin al-Shibh - 2002-09-14
Ramzi bin al-Shibh, a key suspect in the September 11 attacks, was arrested in Karachi along with several others during a clash with Pakistani security…