KARACHI: The former army chief and military ruler, General (retd) Pervez Musharraf, stressed for the need of having a powerful government because the country is currently engulfed in multiple crisis, DawnNews reported.

Musharraf went on to say that all the allegations levelled against him are totally baseless. “Those who wish to try me under Article 6 for impeachment should first look at themselves under the same light,” the former president challenged.

Musharraf was of the view that unfriendly powers create chaos and panic in the ranks of a country to set it on destruction path. "However, as long as Pakistan Army is present no one can cause harm of any sort to the country," he added.

The former president said that currently the country in engulfed in too many issues, “I can’t say if I come into power all these issues will be resolved immediately”.

He fully supported the establishment of military courts, and went on to say that the politicians are causing harm to the country in the name of saving the Constitution.

“During my tenure as the army chief I armed the military with latest weapons and gears,” said Musharraf, adding that there is a dire need to strengthen the security condition of the country.