The former president of Pakistan was America’s ally in fighting Muslim extremism. Many in Washington said he did too little. Many Pakistanis said he bowed to western pressure. Now, as Pakistani troops battle militants along the Afghan border, he talks with Marco Werman about the delicate balance of leading Pakistan. Download MP3 of Interview Download [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 ——————————————————————— Sunday, April 05, 2009 Gen. Pervez Musharraf along with other six newsmakers signed up for the 2009-10 Marin Speaker Series ——————————————————————— Sunday, March 29, 2009 Pres. Musharraf leaves for China [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
