Pervez Musharraf Resigns!

From the BBC:




Salient features of President's address

• President Pervez Musharrf's address to the nation begins with the recitation of Holy Quran
• Country is passing through difficult time
• Today is the day for important decisions
• Country was about to be declared as failed state
• I have full faith in Allah that if we work with honesty Allah is with you
• I faced several crises during these nine years
• Nobody faced challenges which I faced during my regime
• I have been facing challenges including 9/11, northern areas
• Allah helped me in facing all these challenges
• My intentions remained very positive
• I always preferred the country and people
• I gave a slogan "Pakistan first" to the nation
• Some elements give value to their interest above the country
• These elements levelled many allegations against me
• Some elements are accusing me of electricity crisis and others
• Details will be released in the press
• Our economy was on right track on December 2007 before seven months
• Our Foreign exchange reserves reached 17 billion dollars
• KSE index surpassed 16,000 points
• It was the power of our economic policies, These were the indicators of Pakistan seven months back
• World agencies declared Pakistan in N-11 countries
• Pakistan was also included with India, Russia, China in N-11 countries
• Now Reserves have reached below 10 billion dollars
• KSE index is now around 10,000 points
• Foreign investors have stopped investing in Pakistan now
• Wheat, pulses prices went up, poor people struggling
• Those who criticize our policies is cheating with the nation
• Power crises was the outcome of demand which increased after development projects
• 3000 MW power generations during last 8-9 years
• Demand was higher than generation
• June 2007, we were generating
• 750 km long coastal highway built during 7 years
• Islamabad-Murree Expressway built
• Many roads links built in northern areas
• Roads network built across the country
• Mirani dam inaugurated, dam in Skardu completed
• Capacity will be doubled for Mangla dam
• More dams are being built
• Thal, rany canals are being constructed
• 3 million acres land will be irrigated
• Our agricultures will be boosted by these canals
• Gawadar port was constructed
• There is a revolution in telecom sector
• 50 percent teledensity in Pakistan which was only two percent
• Massive industrialization was happening in Pakistan
• Four to five hotels are being constructed in Islamabad
• With the emergence of Industries, employment opportunities were created
• We made lot of progress in education sector
• We started technical training, thousands of children being trained
• Foreign universities were about to open their campus in Pakistan
• 1500 Ph.Ds every month
• Primary and Secondary health care was given preference
• Safe drinking system planned across the country
• 6000 purification plants were being planned in the country
• Three-pronged strategy adopted for women sector
• Political empowerment was result of our policies
• We abolished discriminatory laws
• We empowered minority by giving joint electorate power
• We have a rich heritage, culture, Quaid Mausoleum was renovated in a way that thousands of people sit there
• We have opened art gallery
• In Lahore, a Bab-e-Pakistan is under construction
• NIPA (National Institute of Performing Arts) made to promote performance
• There was only a label of democracy, we put essence in it, we introduced local government system
• Those who are against local government system, was against Pakistan
• Two elections were conducted under my rule
• It is the essence of democracy
• Before 9/11 nobody knew Pakistan, we gave image and value to Pakistan
• Pakistan is give value in international forums
• We made some inroads on law and order situation
• We inducted police personnel on basis of merits, we strengthened their capabilities
• There is no Kalshinkov culture
• New terrorism culture began after 9/11 which we need to defeat and face jointly
• I am proud of all my achievements
• Delegates of 80 countries arrived in Pakistan during donors' conference
• We were committed more aid then expected
• These achievements are for People of Pakistan
• Current political situation
• I always promoted reconciliation in the country
• I have talked about three-phase transition gradually
• Third face was last year when I quit post of army chief
• Power was transformed after transparent election which all the world believes
• After election of Feb 18, people associated their hopes with the elected people
• They wanted better future, leaving behind past
• They wanted a developed Pakistan free of tussles
• Unfortunately, my all appeals regarding reconciliation went all in vain
• My efforts failed
• Some elements were playing politics with economy, terrorism
• Vendetta began
• I was blamed for hatching conspiracy from presidency which is completely baseless.
• Free fair elections were held in which all parties participated. We made sure everybody participates in the election.
• Prime Minister's unopposed election was held, how?
• In Sindh, Balochistan also a culture of decency developed
• I have publicly announced my support to the government
• I announced to share my experience with the government with all my capabilities to face the challenges
• Coalition thought me as problem not solution
• Collision wants to impeach me, why?
• Are they scared of my legal and constitutional right?
• Impeachment and charge-sheet right of people, and to defend the impeachment move is my right
• No charge-sheet can stand against me, They can not prove any charge against me
• I did all with the basis of "Pakistan First"
• I took on boards all the stakeholders including army, politicians, civil society members, Ulemas on every critical decision
• I am not bothered about charge-sheet, They can not prove any charge
• Question arises is: Impeachment issue will affect the country
• Can country afford uncertainty and instability.
• Country can not bear politics of confrontation
• Office of the president should be impeachment, will it be a wise move
• I am thinking on these line since two to three days
• It is the time for some serious thoughts
• Nation will defeat whatever the result of impeachment would be
• President office can get affected, Pakistan is my love and everything
• I offer my life for the sake of the country,
• I served the country for 45 years
• I think that I should do something to bring the country out of crisis, it has ability.
• I don't want to do anything uncertain
• I have in mind to avoid the parliament from horse trading
• If impeachment is defeated, in my view, confrontation will exist between state institutions.
• Parliament and judiciary may face confrontation
• I don't want to drag the army into politics
• I consulted with legal advisers, army and aides,
• I resign form my post
• Speaker will have my resignation, I don't want anything from anyone
• We have given sacrifices, our sacrifices are exemplary, I salute to them
• I am thankful to my political companions to support me during this ear
• I am thankful to civil servants, their role in the functioning has been amazing, I am proud of them
• I am a middle class person and part of people
• I always think about the people's pain
• Prayers of my mother remained with me and my wife and children always supported my that is my strength
• May Allah protect the country
• May Allah made the lives of people better
• My life is always for the people of Pakistan
• Good Bye to Pakistan
• Pakistan Painda bad

So, what are your views? Is it a good decision?

the politicians is another name for thugs and goons.
unfortunately, the worst of all types are altogether in pakistan.
so it really doesnt matter who comes and who goes. their ultimate aim is to keep on looting and building their own states and so they would keep on doing that.

Khuda us kaum ki halat nahin badalta kabhi
na ho jis ko khayal aap apni halat ke badalney ka

As Allah Tallah has said that the people would suffer the same type of rulers as they themselves are, I can witness that pretty vividly in pakistan.

as far as I am concerned, there is no future of this country and its people.

most people didnt like him

Hamari awam ko sirf ladu khaney se matlab hai, koi ata hai tab bhi ladu khate hien, koi jata hai tab bhi ladu.

nice discussion

Thats how much they like Musharraf.

I also in his favor but now 9 years are enough its time to leave good resign decission rather than Impeachment etc...

I heard he's going out on a million dollar keynote tour.

kidhar ja raha hai?

After resignation, Musharraf is planning for an expected pilgrimage to Mecca. He may also continue his travelling on a lucrative speaking tour through Middle East, Europe and United States. Chicago-based Embark LLC is one of the international public-relations firms trying to land Musharraf as a highly paid keynote speaker. Public-relations executives say the articulate and brash 44-year army veteran's earning power could approach that of former U.S. President Bill Clinton. According to Embark President David B. Wheeler, the speaking fee for Musharraf would be in the $150,000-200,000 range for a day plus jet and other V.I.P. arrangements on the ground. Embark President has also booked speeches for former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell.

"If we did multiple events in multiple cities, [Musharraf] could get closer to the $500,000 to $1,000,000 range [for a series of talks]," he said. Embark, which promises "unique experiences that educate, entertain and enlighten," has also booked speeches for former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Pakistanis who know Musharraf well say this is good news for the former president, who is not believed to have salted away a fortune as some of his predecessors have done (Musharraf will only receive a modest army retirement pension). But he is a long way from the poor house. Workers are putting the finishing touches on a mansion, said to be worth some $2 million dollars, that he is building on five acres of prime land just outside Islamabad. Since his resignation he has been playing golf and tennis with friends, surrounded by heavy security, and is also planning to write a sequel to his successful 2006 autobiography, "In the Line of Fire," which could easily net him another seven-figure windfall.