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Pakistan: Pervez Musharraf resigns as Pakistan President

Islamabad, Pakistan - Pressures by London and Washington

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced today that he will resign just days ahead of impeachment in Parliament over attempts by the U.S.-backed leader to impose authoritarian rule on his turbulent nation. Speaking on television from his presidential office President Musharraf said that after consulting with his aides “I have decided to resign today. Whether I win or lose the impeachment, t...

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Rome, Italy, 08/18/2008 17:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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