Monday, August 18, 2008

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf resigns

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced Monday 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. ....

Musharraf dominated Pakistan for years after seizing power in a 1999 military coup, making the country a key strategic ally of the U.S. by supporting the war on terror. But his popularity at home sank over the years. ....

Read this SkyNews report for additional information

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