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.
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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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
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.
Sunday, April 14, 2009
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf opens the next season of Robert Morris University’s Pittsburgh Speakers Series on Sept. 30
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
