Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has has announced his resignation during a televised address to the nation.
There had mounting pressure at home and abroad for Musharraf to resign. During his speech the former military ruler listed his accomplishments during his nine years in office and defended his policies. Musharraf was re-elected last year in what he called "fair and tranparent" elections. Musharraf has other options available, including his powers as president to dissolve parliament and even to declare a state of emergency. On Sunday, the ruling coalition, headed by the party of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, said it had drawn Future of Pakistani leader Musharraf in doubt ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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