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Retired Gen Pervez Musharraf on Friday posted a video message to the Twitter account of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), hailing the Supreme Court's disqualification of Nawaz Sharif as a "historic decision".
"Today is a historic and important day for Pakistanis," he said in a recorded video, in which he also briefly summarised the decision of the apex court bench.
"I want to heartily congratulate the Supreme Court bench especially because it is a brave decision which is in accordance with the principles of justice and fairness."
He added that he wants to also congratulate the entire Supreme Court in general.
"Especially all members of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) who bravely presented such a good investigation report to the SC bench despite all threats."
Musharraf also said: "I fully support this decision of disqualifying Nawaz Sharif as it is a very good one."
He welcomed the court's order to open corruption references against other members of the Sharif family.
"Their trial should begin and they should be tried and punished according to the law," he said in the video, which appears to have been recorded in Dubai. "I want to add that since they are under trial they should be on the Exit Control List (ECL) and not allowed to travel abroad."
"The decision also makes me think of what happened with me. In 2008, when I resigned the PPP and Asif Ali Zardari came to power. Then in 2013, Nawaz Sharif came into power... I was disappointed and used to ask God why lies are winning and honesty is losing. But today there is victory."
Speaking to DawnNews, Musharraf credited Imran Khan for "waging a battle without wavering from his path", and congratulated him on the SC's decision.
He maintained that it is not the time for early elections. "I see things from a Pakistan-centric point of view, as opposed to from a legal, constitutional or political point of view. In my view, a silent revolution is in place. If we wish to help it reach maturity, there is a need for an interim government comprising people who have done excellent work in Pakistan. The Supreme Court should allow them to engage in political restructuring and amending the Constitution and they should have the backing of the army so that no one can destabilise them."
"Articles 62 and 63 are a sword that hang over peoples' heads... They are misused a great deal. I would like to say I am not sadiq or amin, and the court has declared that I am not. But everyone sitting in the assemblies is believed to be sadiq and amin.
"If they wish to use Articles 62 and 63, they will have to think of some way to make them more credible. They should not be used to punish someone."
Despite pending court cases against him, the former dictator left Pakistan in March 2016 saying he would return "in a few weeks" after medical treatment.
During the last hearing of the case, Musharraf's lawyer, Akhtar Shah, had told the court that the government needs to ensure adequate security for Musharraf before the former president can return to the country.
The prosecution argued that because Musharraf had been declared an "absconder", he should be "legally barred from making any applications or submissions" to the court.
Musharraf is facing a treason trial for clamping emergency in the country on Nov 3, 2007, and was barred from travelling abroad after his name was placed on the ECL on Apr 5, 2013.
He left the country after the Supreme Court upheld the Sindh High Court directions to remove his name from the ECL.
Speaking to DawnNews, the former president said his confidence in the Supreme Court had "definitely increased" but problems persist in lower courts. "I am definitely ready to return, and will make a decision [about returning] after seeing the state of affairs."
Anger on social media
Twitter users expressed anger on the microblogging site on Friday, as former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf posted a video message hailing the Supreme Court's decision.
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Jul 28, 2017 05:36pm
All powerful president/Army Boss yet he didn't make billions like Nawaz no offshore companies. He is a honest man.
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Jul 28, 2017 05:37pm
Musharraf was way ahead of his time.... he made us feel proud to be Pakistanis. I fail to understand why a great journalist like Hamid Mir is against him.
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Jul 28, 2017 05:37pm
Sorry there is no comparison Nawaz has looted the country and making it weak imensly
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Jul 28, 2017 05:41pm
Pervez Musharraf one of the best leaders to lead Pakistan in the last 50 years!
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Jul 28, 2017 05:42pm
Something like this would have happened long ago if People like the 'brave!' Commando were not intervening with the process......
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Jul 28, 2017 05:48pm
Well said.
Pakistan Zindabad.
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Jul 28, 2017 05:49pm
And how did you exactly afford your multi million apartments in London?
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Jul 28, 2017 05:51pm
fully agree to all the tweets about Musharraf. How can these ex army generals come and talk about morality on media when they have done so much wrong in the past. Really shameful.
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Jul 28, 2017 05:51pm
I concede. You won Musharraf. Senseless blood of thousands because of your criminally flawed decision making, abrogation of law counts for nothing in the land of the pure. Historically, we hail the 'victor' regardless of how victory has been achieved. You belong to the privileged class which has the right to rule regardless of people's aspirations. I salute you sir. Now please come to Pakistan again and become our 'Chief Executive'
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Jul 28, 2017 05:51pm
The social media reaction shows Pakistan is changing. But I am afraid, without a uniform accountability,NS disqualification would be spitting in the wind....
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Jul 28, 2017 05:52pm
General Parvaiz Musharraf is a honest man. Sir we miss your leadership. Look where we were as a nation under your leadership and where we are now. We truly miss you. Pakistan Zindabad
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Jul 28, 2017 05:53pm
Musharaff was one of the best leader we got! There were few wrong decisions but he did a lot for improving the country image abroad, large investments, and rise of exports. Much better than these politicians above who are getting erupted NOW. We have 90% corrupt politician misusing our system for 70 years now! How long will we let these politicians do this mess??
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Jul 28, 2017 05:54pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan yes Musharraf was honest unlike crony Nawaz
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Jul 28, 2017 05:55pm
SC must investigate why king Abdullah gave Millions to Musharraf
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Jul 28, 2017 05:56pm
Keep your greetings for the supreme body to yourself YOU ARE NEXT MR MUSHARRAF
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Jul 28, 2017 05:56pm
Unless the generals are under true civilian control Pakistan will flounder. In this regards the prime Minister stepping down is a win for democracy.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:02pm
Judiciary would've evolved into a fully independent institution long ago if it wasn't for military generals intervening in the process for their personal monetary benefits.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:05pm
How can you compare a National Hero who lead our armed forces with the Corruption Mafia PML-N. General Parvaiz Musharraf is a great man no doubt about it.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:05pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan, He is at a totally different level Mr Imtiaz! A level which people like Nawaz cannot even imagine to reach. Actually it is people like Musharraf who creates people like Nawaz
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Jul 28, 2017 06:07pm
@Fahmeed Kazi remember Mir Jaffars?
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Jul 28, 2017 06:08pm
SC should call this person and form a JIT for Coup against a lawful Govt.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:08pm
musharraf has taken money from saudi monarch to buy property abroad . should he be questioned about that
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Jul 28, 2017 06:09pm
Musharaff is not a good example of an honest leader. He ruined the country that limped along with outside aid. He was a failed general, loosing the war in Bengal with the formation of Bangladesh, loosing the Karelia Conflict of his own making. One could go on. Pakistan has great potential, its leaders have failed it. Hope it can find its way.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:11pm
Even though Musharraf was a dictator like many others before him, but he did not looted the country like Nawaz Sharif did. Now it the time for Asif Ali Zardari. He should be trial in the court this time we have honest judges
serving the nation.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:11pm
absolutely no comparison between Ns corruption and Musharaf
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Jul 28, 2017 06:11pm
Musharraf himself is living abroad having huge cash by selling all intelligent secrets to other countries. By taking army salary do you all seriously think he can afford that place.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:11pm
Musharraf was the best leader Pakistan ever had.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:12pm
This is a curse for Mr Musharaf that he can not land and walk on the land of Pakistan despite he tries to do so. Of the very land they take oath of loyalty is alien to Musharaf
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Jul 28, 2017 06:15pm
@Aftab Ahmed after the corruption of PPP and PMLn, I am glad that that the armed wing makes it decisions on its own. Other wise Army would be NAB OR FIA.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:17pm
What Musharraf said in his video message is the truth. What happened to Nawaz is reality.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:17pm
He did not make billions in foreign accounts like NS and Zardari but he did allow them to return and loot this country just because he wanted to save himself. This is his biggest crime. Pakistan was progressing and now this tussle between legal and political system will continue until each case is proven and money is recovered. Anything less will be a victory for NS and he will gain him more sympathy votes in the next election.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:18pm
What cases against Musharaf at will of PMLN. MUSHRAF serve country and defend it not looted Pakistan like these political scientists
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Jul 28, 2017 06:18pm
Anger on social media must be from the same people who voted for Nawaz Shareef in the election. Stupidity definitely knows no bounds. They are praising the guy who made billions by illegal means, looted the country left and right, and blaming the person who ruled honestly. The only person in the recent history of the country. These are the same people who worship the greatest con artist of all times, the one-eyed bandit.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:19pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan
That honest man is owner of a Flat in London too, can someone asks about its money trail, how a 22 grade officer with no Business background purchased a 2.5 Mill pounds Flat..?? Grow up
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Jul 28, 2017 06:22pm
Musharaff is one of the best leader we have had in Pakistan! We were proud to be Pakistanis in the international scene during his period. Yes, there were few wrong decisions, which any other good leader would have done too, but he did a lot for improving the Pakistans image abroad and improvemed Pakistans economy. He should not be compared with these politicians! I hope he will play a part in the future political scene and development of the Country!!
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Jul 28, 2017 06:23pm
We have a short memory. just before taking over as president Zardari issued a press statement carried by news papers especially by The News stating that the US had given Ten Billion dollars to Musharraf for the army operations in the FATA for the uplift of the people. He disclosed that details of only three billion dollars were available while no account of the remaining seven billion dollars exists. Will some one especially the media follow up this statement about Musharraf and his billions.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:25pm
No corruption case against Musharraf
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Jul 28, 2017 06:28pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan 110% Agreed.
I feel ashamed comparing Nawaz and cronies vs his Excellency President Parvez Musharaf a different class altogether.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:35pm
Time to see if Article 62 and 63 and principles of 'Sadiq and Ameen' will be applied to Musharraf as well.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:45pm
@Fahmeed Kazi That's true, in all the time he held the office, he gave Pakistan what the people didn't even know it needed. But in the matter of respecting your country and its laws, he should have upheld his honor in court as a true patriot. Instead of evading it and leaving. It was disappointingly sheepish for someone whom so many held such high regards for.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:45pm
Musharraf Saab welcome in Pakistan,the office of PM wait on you
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Jul 28, 2017 06:47pm
what about zardari and company , where is law when it comes PPP, so its good decision but not good enough
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Jul 28, 2017 06:49pm
there are PPP and company lmtd should be tried , why have they ben let off so there is some conspiracy definitely it it was law then zardari should be behind the bars as well
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Jul 28, 2017 06:52pm
Take a poll... Musharraf would come out to be more popular and respected than either Nawaz Sharif or Asif Zardari. True, he made some mistakes. However, Musharraf genuinely cares about Pakistan and its people.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:53pm
In my personal opinion, Musharraf was a far better leader than Zardari and Nawaz. His era was much better than today with respect to development, education, financially and international respect.
What international respect we have gained in PPP and PML-N governments, despite being famous of panama scandals and font scandals
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Jul 28, 2017 06:55pm
Musharaf was/is honest with country.
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Jul 28, 2017 06:59pm
In Whole Pakistan only Nawaz Sharif is corrupt and all others are very honest
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Jul 28, 2017 07:00pm
Go and look yourself, what kind businesses run my our army
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Jul 28, 2017 07:03pm
Pakistan economy was at its best in Musharraf era. It is the combination of politicians like Sharifs and Zardari who completely destroyed the economy and good name of Pakistan for purely personal gains!! What a shame!
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Jul 28, 2017 07:04pm
Yes, Musharraf was a good leader but like any he should also be required to give accounts of his wealth. How is he maintaining to live in an expensive country like Dubai with a retirement of 4 star Pakistani general?
Good or bad, leaders or no leader To include all citizen making or displaying big homes and tangible properties should give accurate accounts of their wealth.
We expect a little from a common person But we should expect a lot from our leaders and politicians if Pakistan has to make progress. Sincerely
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Jul 28, 2017 07:04pm
What does he mean in saying: "I fully support this decision of disqualifying the decision to disqualify Nawaz Sharif as it is a very good one." There are other words that prove his real state of mind.
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Jul 28, 2017 07:09pm
@Aftab Ahmed : you mean civilian ruler like NS AND AZ ETC?
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Jul 28, 2017 07:10pm
stop all those trumped up allegation against Musharraf. He save Pakistan once from Nawaz Sharif
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Jul 28, 2017 07:10pm
Musharaf is an honest man, he is real patriot, he could have hanged Sharif family for the crime of intent of murder of all the people in the plane with Musharaf, but he let him go to Saudi, he knew in the end good will prevail over bad.
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Jul 28, 2017 07:17pm
Great leader
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Jul 28, 2017 07:20pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan
If he is so honest person why he is not returning to Pakistan and face the courts.
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Jul 28, 2017 07:29pm
Salute Sir Musharaf you really did something for Pakistan
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Jul 28, 2017 07:35pm
Shame on those still supporting the SHareefs.
Musharaf was and is better than the PPP and PML goons.
He has the support of the educated class.
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Jul 28, 2017 07:44pm
atleast brave nawaz satyed and faced the court, this coward musharaf ran away
musharaf was a busnessman and family of industrialist, musharaf was just a general and he is a multi millioner
so what is a talking about, corrupt person
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Jul 28, 2017 07:45pm
General Musharaf is a honest and straightforward man always think about Pakistan first. everyone make mistakes civilian government is not like angel he was powerful man for 7 years but still he don't have billion of dollars abroad so don't make comparison between a honest man with a corrupt man like Nawaz Shari
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Jul 28, 2017 07:46pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan we never know as these people are never probed.
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Jul 28, 2017 07:50pm
What sort of legal visa, or work permit, is Mr Musharraf using to live overseas? Is he not doing what Mr Nawaz Sharif had to do, to live overseas legally, in another country than his home country ?
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Jul 28, 2017 07:52pm
President Musharaf is a pakcentric well wisher. He made us proud of Pakistan. He is absolutely right. Thank you, Sir.
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Jul 28, 2017 08:01pm
Im sure General Musharaf will return to face the court as now he certainly have faith in Pakistan judiciary systems
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Jul 28, 2017 08:19pm
Musharraf Shuld be held accountable for his crimes against Pakistan
The two biggest crimes of Musharraf are
1) Imposing fake war of US against Terror which included endless drone strikes at that time.
2) NRO given to corrupt leadership of Pak which included Nawaz n Zardari both...how dare he? Law is equal for every 1.
SC Shuld accelerate it's proceedings against Musharraf..
Across the board accountability.
Pakistan Zindabad
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Jul 28, 2017 08:28pm
No comparison between Nawaz , who was popularly elected and faced court, and Mush who was a usurper and is avoiding courts.
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Jul 28, 2017 08:31pm
Musharaf was the best ever president ever Pakistan had. But at the behest of sharifs, lawyers protested against him and ousted him. Now the same judiciary ousted the same sharifs.
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Jul 28, 2017 08:34pm
and I quote Mr. Musharraf speaking about NS "I want to add that since they are under trial they should be on the Exit Control List (ECL) and not allowed to travel abroad." is he creating a mockery of himself here.
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Jul 28, 2017 08:37pm
Musharraf was a great guy.
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Jul 28, 2017 08:42pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan he did make billions by being death cause of millions of innocent Pakistani.
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Jul 28, 2017 08:47pm
I liked Musharraf but the way he handled Mukhatara Mai case, I do not think of him as a good ruler. If you're not just, then you have no right to rule.
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Jul 28, 2017 08:54pm
Musharaf was a corrupt general and he will soon get a Saudi letter regardin his London's flats if accountability started from Genrals.
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Jul 28, 2017 08:56pm
@Ahmed yes you are right bro
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Jul 28, 2017 08:58pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan not corrupt but certainly incompetent.
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Jul 28, 2017 09:06pm
Whilst I don't agree with dictatorship, Musharraf is an honest man who has stood up to international media and spoke up for Pakistan very eloquently holding his own. He has spoken about terrorism,Kashmir and not cowering to big powers. I haven't once seen Nawaz Sharif enter into a debate on the international stage. We need educated strong committed leaders to speak up for Pakistan, leaders we can respect. you only get these qualities if you are honest and courageous. Unfortunately NS is neither.
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Jul 28, 2017 09:11pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan may be honest but a coward for sure
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Jul 28, 2017 09:12pm
@Asad Baig beyond doubt
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Jul 28, 2017 09:18pm
Mr. commando, don't forget you are also in the line with your properties that are not in line with your income. I'm surprised that many are appreciating this person who has a lavish house in the same road as others from Pakistan in London plus, lavish living again in Dubai etc.etc. and off shore accounts. Pakistan unfortunately is going for selection e accountability, people like AZ or Musharaf and many in all political parties are same corrupt lot of white ants eating Pakistan.....
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Jul 28, 2017 09:25pm
If only NS had the backbone to have this man tried in the court of law!
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Jul 28, 2017 09:29pm
Hello did anyone heard from the Zardari about this verdict, who in early July already have gone to UAE on the pretext of being ill.
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Jul 28, 2017 09:36pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan small theft or bigger, thief is thief. this man has violated the constitution why he is sitting outside
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Jul 28, 2017 09:45pm
but ran away from the same courts now he is praising. double standards in the country..... only NS is not enough
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Jul 28, 2017 09:51pm
Musharraf cogrtulated Supreme court for being fair and brave ...but he himself is running away from the same courts what a joke Mr Musharraf you think public in general is fool ?
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Jul 28, 2017 09:52pm
While all these politicians are upset with former President of Pakistan, but go ahead and compare the country progress graph during his tenure and rest of the corrupt officials he was far ahead in every department. He secured the country and he knew how to present Pakistan at the international level. He improved country image like no other leader and was not looting the country wealth along with his kids like Zardari and Nawaz.
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Jul 28, 2017 09:53pm
Gen. Musharraf is a great leader, he made good reforms in the country. I dislike one thing about him He was powerful but cant initiate KalaBagh dam, I may be wrong coz we may not know the actual facts of politics, but , he could have done that. Overalla, he knew how to defend the country and speak for it, he is a brave man, after him, now IK is daring.
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Jul 28, 2017 09:55pm
The Great General.
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Jul 28, 2017 09:59pm
Long live musharaf !
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Jul 28, 2017 10:02pm
I do not understand why all the losers are upset at General Musharraf? they all should look themselves in the mirror and ask what they have done for the country then look at the progress during Musharraf's tenure.
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Jul 28, 2017 10:06pm
I am PTI supporter but I have one million times more respect for Nawaz Sharif than a runaway commando !
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Jul 28, 2017 10:10pm
Scores of cases are filed against General Pervez Musharraf charging him with treason, murder, unlawful detention of Supreme Court Justices. The Supreme Court did little to assure that the General is prosecuted under the laws of Pakistan. After failed attempts to bring him to justice, the General was allowed to leave Pakistan. The courts believed that the General would voluntarily return to face the cases. He hasn’t
the above analysis is from an international news paper
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Jul 28, 2017 10:16pm
Why has this man been allowed to escape Article #6?
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Jul 28, 2017 10:18pm
Musharraf was a better leader than the Sharif's. His misfortune was that he followed the advice of the likes of Shaukat Aziz and others. Overall the economic situation was better and he was not corrupt.
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Jul 28, 2017 10:32pm
......says the man responsible for granting the NRO that allowed Zardari and Nawaz back into active politics.
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Jul 28, 2017 10:40pm
President Gen. Musharraf did not do any corruption. He did not kill any one. All his decisions we're for the sake of Pakistan. Yes, he made mistakes too like any wring decisions a y leader would make sometime.
He!was one of the best for Pakistan. He is a patriotic Pakistani.
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Jul 28, 2017 11:08pm
Look who is talking.
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Jul 28, 2017 11:18pm
@Fahmeed Kazi Hamid Mir is not a great journalist in any way, shape or form. You are right Musharraf was always ahead of his time. Every one of his decisions has been proven right except for allowing the corrupt politicians to return to Pakistan.
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Jul 28, 2017 11:22pm
He is unfair, all the credit goes only to PTI & IK, and no one else should take any credit for his long struggle for justice and transparency and our honourable courts. Many thanks to both of you and no thanks for opportunistic politicians who go by the wind direction and i have no respect for them.
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Jul 28, 2017 11:29pm
Completely disagree with the criticism of Gen. Musharraf, he was an honest and true patriot, once his tenure ended, Pakistan was at USD 35 billion depth, within the span of 10 years, Nawaz and Zardari has brought this figure up to USD 75 billion. Musharaff led the Pakistan through most turmoil time, once foreign Powers were waging war across Afghanistan and Iraq, whereas during last three years, Pakistan is functioning without a foreign minister and Pakistan has literarily been isolated in region.
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Jul 28, 2017 11:31pm
Completely disagree with the criticism of Gen. Musharraf, he was an honest and true patriot, once his tenure ended, Pakistan was at USD 35 billion depth, within the span of 10 years, Nawaz and Zardari has brought this figure up to USD 75 billion. Musharaff led the Pakistan through most turmoil time, once foreign Powers were waging war across Afghanistan and Iraq, whereas during last three years, Pakistan is functioning without a foreign minister and Pakistan has literarily been isolated in region.
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Jul 28, 2017 11:46pm
hahahaha :) Good one Musharraf!! you are much better than any politician.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:06am
@abbas First of all Musharraf declared his wealth. Secondly, ALL the so called millions he received from Saudis was AFTER he left office, a fact that is not even controversial. To compare Musharraf with Nawaz is beyond logic
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Jul 29, 2017 12:11am
Lake of an accountability process from the very beginning of our independence is the reason of corruption in our country. Politicians and dictators both knew and they exploited us all.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:18am
@hamidullah khan That's just incorrect Please go watch Musharraf's interview with Fareed Zakria on CNN.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:20am
Sir Musharraf. The best leader of Pakistan.. Will be back inshallah..
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Jul 29, 2017 12:33am
Musharraf did not loot the country's wealth. He was not a corrupt man. Way better than NS. Made me feel proud.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:37am
President Musharraf is perhaps vindicated of removing Nawaz Government with the Court reaching the same conclusion that he has violated his oath of office.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:55am
Musharaf is an honest man...
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Jul 29, 2017 01:06am
@Imtiaz Ali Khan you said it all brother... And just look at the list of people iagainst Musharraf Saab ..they are actually bunch of pseudo intellectuals.. Or I guess they are not even near to the quota of intellectuals ..
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Jul 29, 2017 01:09am
It was Musharraf who brought Pakistan back to good governance after destruction of its institutions by Nawaz Sharif. Musharraf was requested to take over governance of Pakistan when Nawaz Sharif tried to prevent landing of aeroplane carrying Gen. Musharraf at Karachi air port. Economy of Pakistan improved during Gen. Musharraf's rule and reversed the damage done by Sharif's rule.
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Jul 29, 2017 01:16am
It is Him only who through his anti-Nation NRO originally intended to save wrongs done by his own team members, but also opened the doors for same top corrupts to return back to loot and plunder, turn by turn.
While in power would he ever allow the same Supreme Court judges to initiate similar judicial proceedings against him or any of his team members? There is no doubt that the long fed-up people of Pakistan from all 4 provinces, in utter hopelessness, had welcomed him with their hearts and souls. But he ruthlessly betrayed their trust and aspirations hence proving to be the worst betrayer.
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Jul 29, 2017 01:20am
ofcourse all these corrupt journalists would say so.. All these journalists should be taken to task not Musharraf. He is the only great leader Pak has ever seen after the ones who founded the nation.
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Jul 29, 2017 01:23am
does not look good from musharaf .but nawaz and family should be on exit control list
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Jul 29, 2017 02:00am
Mr.Musharraf is a an honest ,patriotic soldier of Pakistan under whose tenure Pakistan progressed by leaps and bounds and US dollar was arrested @ Rs.66/- for several years. All fabricated cases have been made by Nawaz Sharif for his ultarior motives.His appreciations for Supreme Court's decision against Nawaz Sharif is highly welcomed ( Texas)
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Jul 29, 2017 02:14am
Pakistan,you can never reach the goal of democracy until unless you make mushraff and like minded generals accountable to the to the civilian elected government..
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Jul 29, 2017 02:21am
I would rather have an honest dictator as my leader than an elected looter, money launderer or a Mr 10%.
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Jul 29, 2017 02:22am
Well done general.IK showed your clip in his recent gatherings to public.IK and Musharraf are both honest and sincere for PAKISTAN.
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Jul 29, 2017 02:22am
The entire nation is congratulating the Supre Court, why not Musharraf?
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Jul 29, 2017 02:26am
The audacity of Aseefa Zardari to talk of democracy while her party is being run like a family business for three generations is also shameful
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Jul 29, 2017 02:28am
'The audacity of Musharraf to appear on ARY to talk about today's democratic Pakistan is shameful !'
Miss AB Zardari.
If Waderas can talk about democracy why not a general?
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Jul 29, 2017 02:29am
Hamid Mir seems to have personal Vendetta with Pervez Musharraf. This gentlmen is the same who vehemently opposed Musharraf when he sent reference against former CJ.
We all know what happened to Steel Mills and in 2013 elections later on. Time proved the reference was completely justified.
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Jul 29, 2017 03:00am
Musharraf made one mistake . He let Nawaz fly to Saudi Arabia . He should have been tried
For corruption and treason .
Second mistake , he should
Have remained a General instead of trying to become a politician .
He had an opportunity to try all the corrupt politicians and force them to bring the looted wealth back.
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Jul 29, 2017 03:02am
Sharif , Zardari, and all others who have wealth abroad should be forced to bring the money back to Palistan
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Jul 29, 2017 03:21am
@Najeeb Ahmad Don't be forgetful, He saved pakistan and is great leader.
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Jul 29, 2017 03:25am
@Changez Khan Ditto, Love Musharaf and Love IK
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Jul 29, 2017 03:27am
Musharaf, You are great man. You saved pakistan, i pray that pakistanis understand this. If no where you are welcomed to stay with us in US.
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Jul 29, 2017 03:58am
The bottom line is that Musharraf showed progress in all sectors in Pakistan during his rule. Pakistan was brought out of bankruptcy. He is still the best one we have had to date.
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Jul 29, 2017 04:00am
@common sense Yes they are fools for voting in corrupt dynasties again and again....
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Jul 29, 2017 04:09am
Musharraf is the third best leader Pakistan has had in its 70 years history after Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Ayub Khan.
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Jul 29, 2017 04:29am
I believe he should congratulate the Supreme Court in person.
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Jul 29, 2017 05:21am
General Musharaf never looted Pakistan.
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Jul 29, 2017 05:24am
One would have to be extremely naive to believe that Musharraf would have granted all the privileges he did to the Americans to conduct their war in Afghanistan without pocketing a few Billion Dollars for himself personally. It is also ironic to see him lauding the supreme court when he is the one who dismissed the then judges of the Supreme Court during his tenure. I am indeed surprised to see that none of the readers posting here have brought up these tow subjects regarding Musharraf. He also tries to explain away his high standard and expenses by claiming to have made a lot of money from his book and speaker remunerations; nothing could be further from the truth. The book was not a high seller at all, and I have seen it being "remaindered" in many places.
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Jul 29, 2017 06:02am
He stashed millions of USD and paid a media company handsomely to spread false news with inflated numbers of a few failed lectures he did in the US. He inflated the numbers so high that he claimed he was making more than Hilary Clinton. He should be caught and executed for abrogating the Constitution.
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Jul 29, 2017 06:16am
However much one disapproves and disagrees with Mr. Sharif and declares him to be dishonest person he remained in the country to face the charges brought against him. Unlike Mr. Musharraf who rather than facing charges of high treason run away from the country on the pretext of seeking medical treatment abroad.
History will judge who was a better leader.
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Jul 29, 2017 07:39am
A self made scholar have no shame in praising SC from whom he is escaping.
He is staying out but wishing to become leader while forgetting his Kargil adventure,NRO blessing and much more to harm .
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Jul 29, 2017 07:57am
Well said Musharraf... You made Pakistan proud. Every right to congratulate Judiciary.
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Jul 29, 2017 08:02am
I find is really amusing that an absconder with serious criminal charges against him, is able to regularly give TV interviews to Pakistani channels. Why has the Supreme Court of Pakistan not issued a "gag order" against Mr. Musharraf? Is he above the law?
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Jul 29, 2017 08:30am
It does not behove Mr. Musharraf to comment on the recent judgement of the Supreme Court of the country he had violated its sanctity by dismissing the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Besides he had violated the trust of the people Pakistan by unlawfully throwing over at the point of gun (tank) the government elected by the people of Pakistan than running from the country on the pretext medical treatment to avoid the charges of high treason.
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Jul 29, 2017 08:45am
@Imtiaz Ali Khan You know the BALANCE SHEET of musharaf than you did not say any thing
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Jul 29, 2017 08:47am
The future of Pakistan must come from a new crop . Old parties ,generals ,religious parties have all destroyed the country . We need technocrats to run the country devoid of petty politics for 10-15 years . Enough of sham democracy and military political enterprise
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Jul 29, 2017 09:06am
Proud of Masharaf, indeed a beloved & most respected democratic leader in Pakistan
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Jul 29, 2017 09:20am
It's the media that has erupted rather than the social media.
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Jul 29, 2017 09:27am
Now its Zardari and Mushraf's turn to pay for their crimes!
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Jul 29, 2017 09:44am
@Yawar Surely zardari not musharaf our beloved democratic leader.
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Jul 29, 2017 09:45am
@Madeeha mahmood Mushraf has no case against him of corruption.
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Jul 29, 2017 10:09am
Zardari was taking kickbacks while Musharraf and General baig were involved in election rigging. Both are corrupt.
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Jul 29, 2017 10:48am
India and Pakistan are not enemies. These corrupt politicians that loot and destroy these countries are the real enemies of the people and countries.
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Jul 29, 2017 11:23am
@Imtiaz Ali Khan What world do you live in ? He himself admitted taking money
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Jul 29, 2017 11:27am
@Fahmeed Kazi Because the General made money in Dollars by handing over Pakistanis to USA.
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Jul 29, 2017 11:56am
In the meantime the question of democracy should be put to a side and that of 'who will make Pakistan and its people prosperous? who will lessen its burgeoning debt burden lessen ? who will cleanse it from terrorism , extremism and corruption ? who will assist it in returning to world order and to establish a strong and stable economy ? In this case an honest , scrupulous and patriot leader is the need of time , who will perform his duties and obligations diligently and whole-heartily. While in pages of History i haven't found a person except Musharraf who had done his job. Those who are enchanting slogans of democracy even do not know what democracy is . Democracy is not a kind of ruling a state , it is about how much a state values its individuals and natives and rendering them their fundamental and rudimentary needs .Democracy can and will only prevail when the state will be stable , its economy on paramount and its rulers evince loyalty to state .
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Jul 29, 2017 12:00pm
@Ashraf Wake up, Nawaz shareef is banned not by Musharaf but by honorable SC. Thanks God, justice is served and good riddance.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:04pm
Does Pakistan not have an official secrets act, which prevents past high office holders from going to the public domain like this?
If it does, please add it to the list of cases thrown on this man's face to come back and face the law that he is so publically appreciating!
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Jul 29, 2017 12:11pm
Sitting in Dubai/London avoiding arrest and talking about moral, honesty it did not suit u ex- president
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Jul 29, 2017 12:13pm
If he made "billions" then why was he disqualified for 10,000 dirhams?
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Jul 29, 2017 12:18pm
The same investigation is needed against this commando, who draw whole nation to misery on just a single threat.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:24pm
Musharraf never made a single buck during his presidency, he got rid of the IMF during his tenure, gave immense progress to the country and handled the terrorism issue better than anyone else could have. The country should be indebted to him. But ungrateful people will never ever appreciate what he did, what a thankless and misinformed nation.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:27pm
@Ashraf taking money is not a crime - taking money from the public purse is and he didn't do that - he freed pakistan from loans if you remember
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Jul 29, 2017 12:41pm
@Azam Chowdhry "President Gen. Musharraf did not do any corruption." And that is why so hated. People like corrupt people on the top so they can be blackmailed. When you don't find anything to keep him quiet, you have to speak loudly.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:48pm
Some people just don't get that they have become irrelevant today.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:49pm
When there are too many bad people united in hate against someone, that someone must be missing something that is common in those people.
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Jul 29, 2017 01:29pm
All these comparisons of Musharraf and Sharif make me realize one truth: The Military PR machinery is way more effective than the PR Machinery of the Civilian Govt.
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Jul 29, 2017 01:37pm
Pervaiz Mushraf break constitution of Pakistan, he is free without any trial. This is just selective justice
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Jul 29, 2017 02:41pm
Live long and prosper Musharraf.
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Jul 29, 2017 02:50pm
What a Joke...!
If Musharraf is really brave, honest & has any respect for judiciary, then why he hiding in million dollar apartment in London? Why he not come to Pakistan & face the court hearings? because he is not brave enough.
Only because of his wrong decisions thousands of citizens died & continue to die everyday, till when no one knows.... I wonder when I read most of the comments, still Pakistani people wants to support him??? very strange...!
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Jul 29, 2017 03:02pm
@Ashok Saigal "The Military PR machinery is way more effective than the PR Machinery of the Civilian Govt." On the contrary. The civil PR if extremely effective, but that is the only effective thing they have. That distinguishes them from the military, who hardly needs any.
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Jul 29, 2017 03:26pm
Musharraf was no doubt an honest Pakistani, but his decision of NRO has badly impacted the country.
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Jul 29, 2017 04:36pm
@Truth sayer : Yes I fully support you.
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Jul 29, 2017 04:42pm
Musharraf is an absconder. SC must take action against him.
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Jul 29, 2017 05:12pm
Anyone can tweet, just the same way anyone can comment on Dawn website. It does not represent the sentiments of the majority. I have a feeling that the haters of Pakistan will all come under the sword of justice... even the ones who tweet mindlessly.
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Jul 29, 2017 05:37pm
If this much confidence in judiciary why Mr. Mushraff staying in foreign country ?
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Jul 29, 2017 05:40pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan he owns a building in Dubai, forget flats. Must have made tons of money when he was in power.
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Jul 29, 2017 05:40pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan oh really?
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Jul 29, 2017 06:05pm
@Madeeha mahmood: What wrongs? He did not set up personal businesses in India. He did not keep mum on Kulbubshan Yadav's case. His whole family is not involved in corruption and money laundering. We never saw or heard about his children enjoying state protocol. The case against him is politically motivated - In the presence of a specific article pertaining to treason in the form of Article 6, as amended, the judgment (brain-child of CJ Ifthikar Mohammed Chaudhry) handed down on July 31, 2009 pertaining to the act of ‘holding in abeyance’ constitutes the offence of high treason is superfluous and considered as a bad law, therefore mala-fide.
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Jul 29, 2017 06:35pm
Shameless comments from Musharaf. A dictator trying to be a part of our democratic Pakistan. It is not acceptable.
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Jul 29, 2017 06:54pm
All converts slaved with the invaders and see their plight today
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Jul 29, 2017 07:57pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan - Fully agree with you. PM was and is a selfless Pakistani unlike Pakistani politicians. He introduced many reforms while in office.
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Jul 29, 2017 10:16pm
I feel sorry for all those tweeted about Musharraf all the case against him are political revenage by dirty politicians
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Jul 29, 2017 11:10pm
Dear Nawaj sir, thank you for your selfless commitment toward betterment of relationship our nations, despite many kinds of pressure and odds. hope one day we will come to a position where we act like brothers once again. god bless you with health and wealth. take care.
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Jul 29, 2017 11:41pm
The fact is that no one is listening to what Musharraf has to say any more......right or Wrong. He is a deposed Dictator still not facing reality thinking he may make a come back yet.
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Jul 29, 2017 11:45pm
A COWARD hiding in Dubai from the law under the pretext of medical treatment. General, if you want people to listen to you, come back and fight your fight in the courts. Then you may have a standing in people's eyes. Right now you are just a frustrated old "has been."
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Jul 30, 2017 12:14am
@Imtiaz Ali Khan
Musharraf is living off of charity and donation?? :D
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Jul 30, 2017 12:21am
@ Asifa B Zardari - You have the audacity to call General Musharaf, a true Pakistani, Shameful. What is really shameful is that Zardari hasn't been punished for his crimes and corruption.
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Jul 30, 2017 01:35am
Look who is talking? Musharraf you are next. Yes we all are pleased with the Supreme Court decision but it should now do the same for you..
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Jul 30, 2017 07:57am
Dear Pakistan,
I'm not against NS, I'm against dishonesty and disloyalty to nation.
I'm from Kashmir, you've done tremendous job. Pleas recover the amount from NS to fight poverty and load shedding problem
Thanks
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Jul 30, 2017 08:04am
Musharraf is more currapted then any dictator in Pakistan . How he can afford his lifestyle with regular income of Pakistan army and self made ex president ? Let's SC go after him instead of democratically elected Priminister .
I know no one Avave the law but that doesn't mean judge ment get questionable!
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Jul 30, 2017 08:08am
Call Musharraf what you want, during his rule, the country was moving forward, the value of rupee was high, the economy was thriving and the government had billions, now compare it to the government of PPP and PML-N. The Zardari family has no room to talk, we all know the truth, Zardari sitting on Billions, and walking around free, PPP was considered the worst government after their last rule. If people still want to support PPP and PMN-N, than good luck, I guess you never learned anything from previous years of corruption and horrible governance.
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Jul 30, 2017 08:38am
@Imtiaz Ali Khan Honest Man?? His billions are yet to be discovered... the billions he made by selling Pakistanis to the USA
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Jul 30, 2017 08:40am
@Sab se pehle pakistan Lead your Nation in war? what war?
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Jul 30, 2017 08:41am
@Fahmeed Kazi Because Hamid Mir knows the truth about this absconder
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Jul 30, 2017 08:41am
@Imtiaz Ali Khan If Musharraf is a honest man, Only God can save Pakistan !!
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Jul 30, 2017 08:45am
@Fahmeed Kazi Commando with his MUKA ran away to avoid treason case against him. After two hearing in courts he become BREATHLESS. Next time army should select a brave solider for CHIEF who can face the case if he imposed MARTIAL LAW
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Jul 30, 2017 08:46am
all who wrote here against musharraf are known musharaf/army haters and have been taking lifafas from nawaz,having said that it doesnot mean musharraf should not be held accountable but it doesnot justify crimes of politicians either--all politicians must be held accountable and if this is done for pakistan sake 95% of assemblies will be evacuated of criminals elected by rigging present in all parties--factually all assembly members wouldnot have been allowed to run in elections if strict criteria would have been applied---this is the only way pakistan can survive if corrupt and criminals are barred from running in elections and let new middleclass leadership to come out which is abunduntly present but dont take part in elections for fear of political parties criminals to hurt them and their families--if judicairy dont allow corrupt to run in elections as the law says pakistan will survive
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Jul 30, 2017 08:51am
All the great hailing for Mushraff shows what is wrong with Pakistan.
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Jul 30, 2017 08:56am
@Aftab Ahmed funny those who should have been allowed to run in elections per law (all assembly members since all are corrupt,tax evaders,looters and liars)when caught by judiciary and disqalified and they have to step down is by which angle is democratic --those who came to parliament by dodging a law (62 and 63 of constitution)are wrongly in parliament in the first place
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Jul 30, 2017 09:45am
will this news report is definitely biased, because it did not cover the twitter users, many of them, supporting his views. And really, how can Aseefa Zardari call anyone audacious and shameless when her own family is known to be no better than Sharifs!
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Jul 30, 2017 10:05am
Despite his lot of mistake, please do not compare him with persons like Zardari and Nawaz. You cannot call him Sadiq & Amin but you can call him honest with the present standard and in front of these people he looks like saint.
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Jul 30, 2017 10:24am
Well said Sir. Despite tremendous enmity towards you, the opposition could not come up with a single case of financial corruption against you. This itself speaks volumes of your honest governance. But the hatred of people makes them blind to this fact and their bias is incorrigible. Even the treason case is fundamentally baseless. You have always defended Pakistan bravely unlike any other politician. Whoever calls you a "military ruler" or a "dictator" has never looked up the history of Egypt or Israel!! Even in USA, military service is regarded as a positive to run for public office. It was an honor to have met you in Dubai. God bless and protect you.
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Jul 30, 2017 12:08pm
Musharraf was a honest man .He came into power against democracy because he was forced to do so by democratically picked leader. He had no other choice to take over power to himself.
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Jul 30, 2017 12:14pm
@Rajesh;
'His billions are yet to be discovered...'
Looks like you have already discovered them.
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Jul 30, 2017 01:29pm
Time for the SC to take a Suo Muto on this absconder.
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Jul 30, 2017 02:00pm
I shall select Musharraf a million times over these leeches(PML N) .
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Jul 30, 2017 02:45pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan - except that he violated the constitution for saving his service in the army.
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Jul 30, 2017 02:46pm
@Mona Naveed - What are you talking about: they will do if it is ''approved'' and it will never happen.
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Jul 30, 2017 02:47pm
@Tariq - "Musharraf was the best leader Pakistan ever had."
If Musharraf is your definition of "Best", then I guess you deserve leaders like him.
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Jul 30, 2017 04:17pm
Agree @ Asif
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Jul 30, 2017 06:29pm
But put national interests on stake.
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Jul 30, 2017 08:16pm
Its time for justice! We miss you Sir
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Jul 31, 2017 12:04am
Musharraf remains the best Pakistan has had since the founding fathers. Hamid Mir is a no body in front of him.
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Jul 31, 2017 12:27am
@Joya not gonna happen son
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Jul 31, 2017 06:15am
Musharraf did the the right thing removing Nawaz, if he hadn't Pak will be in worst shape right after 9/11. He did not loot the country like pmn-n has. We r under more debt now than ever before. Just watch the way they think, now his brother and nephew are being considered pm and cm respectively.
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Jul 31, 2017 06:34am
@Imtiaz Ali Khan How can he afford to live where he's living just on his pension alone?
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Jul 31, 2017 07:59am
Every public figure in politics with or with no doubts about him, doubts right or wrong, owe it to the nation to use verifiable evidence & have their names cleared, instead of keeping the chapter open for the critics & the accusers.
It is like we have to get a written clearance from all key stakeholders when we resign from some business that hired us & the requirement does not depend on reputation in the company or employee's financial integrity, it is general rule every departing employee has to comply with.
& a similar rule should be applied in public life also.
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Jul 31, 2017 10:25am
@Madeeha mahmood what did Musharraf do. This was the only tenure when our foreign debt went down. Majority of banks and FDI showed improvement. World had begun to respect. He was no angel and made mistakes but did looted the country ruthlessly
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Jul 31, 2017 12:11pm
@Asif: Yea, but would you mind to throw some light on his enormous growth of wealth while in office as PM. Why could he not give money trail, remaining on denial mode will not help. he is gone for good.
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Jul 31, 2017 12:25pm
I think Musharraf should come back to power InshahAllah
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Jul 31, 2017 12:28pm
Our generations will suffer for the wrong doings of these dictators. I wish there is some court in the land that can punish them like they punished popular democratic elected PMs of the country - ZA Bhutto and Mian NS.
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Jul 31, 2017 12:33pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan He is believed to have an apartment in London. It will be useful to match his resources with the price tag of the flat.
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Jul 31, 2017 12:41pm
Only one community supports him. Others know what he did
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Jul 31, 2017 01:16pm
Zardari and Musharraf should be next on the list of accountability!
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Jul 31, 2017 01:30pm
A chap who has no idea of decency, justice or the rule of law stands up to comment on the decision of the Pakistan' Supreme Court must be insane. If he is so convinced of the Supreme Court's authority why is he sitting where he is?
Why not come and face the music? Coward.
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Jul 31, 2017 01:31pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan
Sir , honest men do not run away from Justice.
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Jul 31, 2017 01:41pm
@Asad Baig
Why is he not living in Pakistan? Who is paying him ?
Did he not in contravention of his solemn oath of office usurped the power by illegal means ? That makes him untrustworthy .
By any stretch of imagination he is an absconder and a coward. Those who claim all the virtues on his behalf are misguided and unable to remember . He violated the most sacred oath for any Pakistani. There is no way any of the claims on his behalf can be justified in a rational way.
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Jul 31, 2017 01:47pm
so where did his flats in London come from? he shredded the constitution, destroyed systems and ran away from courts. honest :)
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Jul 31, 2017 01:52pm
Musharraf deserve to be tried and punished for high treason of sabotaging an elected govt.
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