Pakistani President Musharraf resigns
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Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf addresses an Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad last week.
Facing impeachment, the former general insists he is innocent but asks supporters to accept his decision.
By Laura King, Los Angeles Times
By Laura King, Los Angeles Times
Staff Writer
August 18, 2008
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN -- President Pervez Musharraf, facing impeachment, resigned today, insisting on his innocence but saying he did not want to subject the country to a draining political battle....
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN -- President Pervez Musharraf, facing impeachment, resigned today, insisting on his innocence but saying he did not want to subject the country to a draining political battle....