May 19th, 2009 Musharraf
This week on GPS with Fareed Zakaria, an exclusive interview with former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. If Pakistan and Afghanistan are the biggest global stories of the moment (and they are), the man who can shed the most light on them is surely Pervez Musharraf – the man who resigned from power in Pakistan just nine months ago.
Musharraf, speaking on CNN’s "Fareed Zakaria GPS," said he wishes the current government well and that he "would be the happiest person" if the nation deals well with threats such as the growing political and martial strength of the Taliban.
"If Pakistan is in trouble and if any Pakistani, myself included — if you can see that we can do something for it — well … my life is for Pakistan," he said.
He noted that Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was elected by two-thirds of Pakistan’s parliament.
"Democratically, he’s elected by two-thirds. And these are the people who are the representatives of the same people you’re talking of — 19 percent in favor … ," he said.
Video Pervez Musharraf with Farid Zakaria Part 1
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April 22nd, 2009 Musharraf
Gen. Musharraf leaves for Saudi Arabia while talking to the media at the ISB airport he said, "the country is in great danger”, the people should not get bogged down by minor issues and focus on bigger challenges, the country was in great danger and advised all to shun looking into the past, he urged upon the nation to focus on the current myriad challenges being faced by the country.
Gen. Musharraf meets King Abdullah
RIYADH – King Abdullah received former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf.
The audience was attended by Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, a number of other princes and senior officials.
Musharraf, who arrived in Riyadh on his way to perform Umrah (minor pilgrimage) in Makkah, later left for Madina
At Riyadh Air Base, Musharraf was received by Minister of Transport Jubara Bin Eid Al-Suraiseri and a number of officials – Agencies
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April 15th, 2009 Musharraf
For this tour in China, the former President was invited by the government of China, through the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA). Throughout his trip in China, former President Musharraf was accorded head of state protocol and extensive security. In-between lectures, he was invited to several banquets by various provincial governors and senior Chinese Communist Party officials. He continues to be very popular among the Chinese younger generation.
- Says Obama’s Af-Pak policy is incomplete without resolving Kashmir dispute
- Calls for linking Pakistan with China through fiber optic, rail, oil, gas pipelines; through Karakoram Highway
- Floats the idea of a Iran-Pakistan-China (IPC) pipeline
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April 5th, 2009 Musharraf
Sunday, April 14, 2009
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf opens the next season of Robert Morris University’s Pittsburgh Speakers Series on Sept. 30
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09104/962554-44.stm
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Sunday, April 05, 2009
Gen. Pervez Musharraf along with other six newsmakers signed up for the 2009-10 Marin Speaker Series
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Pres. Musharraf leaves for China on 8- 10 day visit, he will be giving lectures. He will later visit Abu – Dhabi.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
St. Louis Speakers Series presented by Maryville University at Powell Symphony Hall. The series will begin its 12th season on Oct. 1, 2009, with Pervez Musharraf.
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March 25th, 2009 Musharraf
Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International magazine, host of CNN’s "GPS Show" will open the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2010 lecture series with two lectures on Jan. 11.Four of the five speakers for the 30th anniversary of the lecture series were announced Monday, timed to coincide with the final lecture in the 2009 series by former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. The fifth will be announced later.
Zakaria will be followed by Peggy Noonan, former speech writer and special assistant to President Ronald Reagan, on Jan. 25; former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on March 10; and Phillipe de Montebello, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 31 years, on March 31.
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March 23rd, 2009 Musharraf
Gen. Pervez Musharraf spent the Pakistan Day playing a bridge tournament at the Islamabad Club. Oblivious of the tensions and insecurity, he was enjoying the company of his friends, playing cards and exchanging jokes
Saturday,21 March, 2009
Gen. Pervez Musharraf is due to visit China next week to speak to a think tank
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March 15th, 2009 Musharraf
Musharraf exemplifies a further quality Indian politicians would do well to emulate. He’s prepared to face up to his critics, take their hostile questions and spend hours defending his position whilst attempting to change theirs I have to admit, I’ve never come across someone like Pervez Musharraf. This is not necessarily a compliment. It’s simply a statement of fact.
But think about it — he’s a former miitary ruler who revels in free speech much like a dedicated democrat; he’s a general who is, amazingly enough, also a gripping orator; he’s a stern disciplinarian but he has a winning sense of humour; he projects a tough commando exterior but his clothes reveal a sharp sense of sartorial elegance. Indeed, he’s a man of so many apparent paradoxes, he’s impossible to define.
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March 15th, 2009 Musharraf
Excerpts from Purie’s chat with Pervez Musharraf, on her show. Koel Purie says she was the most thrilled and excited when she the chance to grill Pakistan’s ex-president Pervez Musharraf. But come D-Day and she was so nervous that she spilled a steaming cup of tea all over his crisp suit.
Talking about her chat with the general, Koel says, "I had decided, just like any other celebrity I invite on the couch, I would strive to get to know the person behind the drama.
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March 12th, 2009 Musharraf
With Delhi still beating war drums over the November Mumbai attacks, our former President Pervez Musharraf travelled to India recently, and there he warned our neighbors of an all-out war should they strike Pakistan. He also let us know that he is ready to return to the call of political duty. Outsiders might be confused at this change in the situation – what’s he doing there? Didn’t he resign in August? Here’s the beauty of it all: Musharraf’s re-emergence has many middle-class Pakistanis excited and hopeful. Is he back? !
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March 10th, 2009 Musharraf
Mr. Musharraf has charisma. But he was a colossal disappointment for Pakistanis because of his failure to end destructive Pakistani politics and his exaggerated trust in the Americans. Now he is trying to make a comeback. Does he stand a chance?The increased belligerence of Mr. Nawaz Sharif can only be matched by the exponential increase in the public appearances of former president Pervez Musharraf.
The present government is incompetent and has no credibility. The popularity ratings of Mr. Zardari are half that of Mr. Musharraf.General Musharraf has a great personality and can speak really well. His eloquence can only be matched by his self-confidence. There are no absolutes, but the general consensus is that he is incorruptible and his team, judging by Pakistani standards, was not corrupt, or not as corrupt as Mr. Zardari’s or Mr. Sharif’s.
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