Musharraf sworn in as President 29/9/07 - Retires from Army 28/9/07

[JK!]

Uniform or not I still support the man.

I hope he does a Ronald Reagan and restores some Pride and ability of an already great military.

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

It seems like 1999 was a long time ago and the hardships, poverty, despair and hopelessness that the nation was facing----most of us can't even recall those days. It looks like a dream---like something far away in the haze.

I am grateful to Pres Musharraf and his policies, even though I disagree with a few things that he has done. Overall he gets an A and that is for the duress and the strenuous conditions and obstacles and hurdles and wrong advice at times, that he had to face, but overall what a great job. against all odds----people had written him off on the 3rd of nov for good.

My prayers are with you Mr Musharraf.

 

[fatman17]

Hi,

It seems like 1999 was a long time ago and the hardships, poverty, despair and hopelessness that the nation was facing----most of us can't even recall those days. It looks like a dream---like something far away in the haze.

I am grateful to Pres Musharraf and his policies, even though I disagree with a few things that he has done. Overall he gets an A and that is for the duress and the strenuous conditions and obstacles and hurdles and wrong advice at times, that he had to face, but overall what a great job. against all odds----people had written him off on the 3rd of nov for good.

My prayers are with you Mr Musharraf.

Dear MK
agree with you but he still has a bit of hard work left - organising/overseeing a truly free and fair elections will gloss over some of the -ve things he's had to undertake in order to ensure that the path to democracy is reached.
i wish him all the luck!!

 

[fatman17]

Finally, after 8 long years, military rule ends. Let's hope this was for the last time.

yes i agree - the armed forces should have no role in politics/government.
any way the changing of command was a very emotional/somber moment in our checquered history.

 

[Awesome]

So now what about getting the 18th Amendment? The last time he broke the constitution he needed the 17th Amendment and get the LFO approved.

What if he doesn't get the 2/3rd majority needed to get the Amendment passed?

 

[danishsaleem]

Salam to all,


Yesterday Musharaaf Handed over Batoon to other General , which mean he handed over the command of Army to other General, amazing that batoon is the symbol of command.


Secondly Mushi claimming that 2008 electins will be free and fair, so for your kind information, today when i parked my car in the Parking lot of City Court Karachi, in Middle of Road, i found Camp of MQM legal Aid , and two Ex-Ministers are present their with full protocol, with over 10 Police Mobiles, more than 5 Rangers Mobil, and amazingly Police Commandos are giving them the extra security, so this is the manner in which we are heading towards 2008, and toward free and fair Elections.

So my point is, if the Ex-Minister's still excerising their powers, then who stop them from rigging in Elections.

Danish saleem

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

No comments.

I shall await the civilian democratic rule for which so many are rooting for and then see if there remains the same enthusiasm as they are diplaying now!!

 

[Awesome]

Salam to all,


Yesterday Musharaaf Handed over Batoon to other General , which mean he handed over the command of Army to other General, amazing that batoon is the symbol of command.


Secondly Mushi claimming that 2008 electins will be free and fair, so for your kind information, today when i parked my car in the Parking lot of City Court Karachi, in Middle of Road, i found Camp of MQM legal Aid , and two Ex-Ministers are present their with full protocol, with over 10 Police Mobiles, more than 5 Rangers Mobil, and amazingly Police Commandos are giving them the extra security, so this is the manner in which we are heading towards 2008, and toward free and fair Elections.

So my point is, if the Ex-Minister's still excerising their powers, then who stop them from rigging in Elections.

Danish saleem

security is also given to unelected officials.

In America ex-Presidents are permanently assigned secret service officers.

About the elections well there will be international observers so we'll know the truth. There will also be one rep from every party during the voting and the counting process.

 

[Awesome]

No comments.

I shall await the civilian democratic rule for which so many are rooting for and then see if there remains the same enthusiasm as they are diplaying now!!

You and Murphy both

 

[danishsaleem]

Salam,

Aqil shahib, i am the eyewitness, that how the representative's of other parties thrown out, from polling both, and when one of the polling agent asked the caiptain standing outside of polling station, that some people have weapon's inside the polling station, and they throw us out from the station, and you know what Ranger Caiption replied, "Our duty is outside of station, and here we not saw any one with weapons, what is happing inside ,is not our duty"

So please stay in the world, and keep remember that you are the citizen of Pakistan, and here in pakistan, every thing is possible.

Danish saleem

 

[Awesome]

Salam,

Aqil shahib, i am the eyewitness, that how the representative's of other parties thrown out, from polling both, and when one of the polling agent asked the caiptain standing outside of polling station, that some people have weapon's inside the polling station, and they throw us out from the station, and you know what Ranger Caiption replied, "Our duty is outside of station, and here we not saw any one with weapons, what is happing inside ,is not our duty"

So please stay in the world, and keep remember that you are the citizen of Pakistan, and here in pakistan, every thing is possible.

Danish saleem

Well I don't know how credible is your word on this matter but say you're saying the truth... There will still be credible international observers who will report similar things as you are saying if it happens this time.

 

[Proud to be Pakistani]

Salam,

Aqil shahib, i am the eyewitness, that how the representative's of other parties thrown out, from polling both, and when one of the polling agent asked the caiptain standing outside of polling station, that some people have weapon's inside the polling station, and they throw us out from the station, and you know what Ranger Caiption replied, "Our duty is outside of station, and here we not saw any one with weapons, what is happing inside ,is not our duty"

So please stay in the world, and keep remember that you are the citizen of Pakistan, and here in pakistan, every thing is possible.

Danish saleem

This i will believe when you say that this happened under Democratic rule held elections........ In military rule held elections in 2002 nothing like this happened....... Its in the nature of our Politicians.........Cry Cry .. Never satisfied until they have the Power........the elections will be fair ....... agree and participate......... Donot agree ......... talk to the hand ........

This is the message of Musharaf..

 

[Awesome]

The Associated Press: Musharraf Sworn in As Pakistan President

Musharraf Sworn in As Pakistan President

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pervez Musharraf embarked on a new, five-year term as a civilian president Thursday, a day after ceding the powerful post of army chief — the basis of his rule for the past eight years.

In his inaugural address, Musharraf welcomed the return from exile of his old foes, former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, saying it was "good" for political reconciliation.

"I only hope that they will ... move forward toward a conciliatory, civilized, democratic and political environment in the future," Musharraf said.

However, neither was present at the ceremony in the state palace in Islamabad, and it remained unclear whether the changeover would defuse the threat of a boycott of upcoming parliamentary elections. Such a move would undercut Musharraf's effort to legitimize his rule through a democratic ballot.

"This is a milestone in the transition of Pakistan to the complete essence of democracy," Musharraf told an audience of government officials, foreign diplomats and military generals. "Elections will be held in January come whatever may."

On Wednesday, a tearful Musharraf ended a four-decade military career as part of his long-delayed pledge not to serve as both president and army chief.

The United States, keen to promote democracy while keeping Pakistan focused on fighting Islamic extremism, praised Musharraf's relaxation of his grip on power as a "good step" forward.

But it gave him no slack on the other key demand that he end a state of emergency that has enraged political rivals, strained his close ties with the West and cast doubt on the ability of opposition parties to campaign for the parliamentary elections.

"We welcome Musharraf's decision to shed the uniform," Bhutto said Wednesday. "Now the Pakistani army has got a full-fledged chief and they can better perform their duties."

But she said her party would "not take any decision in haste" on whether it could accept Musharraf as head of state.

Sharif again rejected Musharraf's presidency, saying his presidential oath would have "no legitimacy."

Musharraf was the Pakistani army's commander-in-chief when he seized power from Sharif in a bloodless coup in 1999. He had retained the post for the past eight years.

Musharraf first promised to quit the army at the end of 2004 but broke his word, saying the country needed his strong leadership. He told The Associated Press in an interview this month that his presence was vital to ensure stability.

Outgoing lawmakers re-elected Musharraf to the new five-year term in October. But the Supreme Court held up his confirmation following complaints that a military officer could not run for elected office under the constitution.

Musharraf reacted by proclaiming a state of emergency on Nov. 3, sacking the chief justice and other independent judges and replacing them with his appointees. The reconstituted top court then duly approved his election.

Musharraf on Thursday again sought to justify his imposition of emergency rule. He gave no indication of when the emergency would be lifted — a key demand of both his domestic rivals and international backers, including the United States.

"It is most unfortunate that some elements of the judiciary, the ex-chief justice, tried to derail this stage of democratic transition ... and this conspiracy was impacting negatively on the functioning of justice and the sovereignty of parliament," Musharraf said.

"I had to act and I acted in the interests of Pakistan," he said.

On Wednesday, President Bush said he appreciated that Musharraf kept his word by relinquishing his military post, calling it "strong first step" toward enhancing democracy in Pakistan.

"It is something that a lot of people doubted would ever happen," Bush said in an interview with CNN's "The Situation Room."

But Bush added that "in order to get Pakistan back on the road to democracy, he's got to suspend the emergency law before elections."

After more than 40 years in the army, Musharraf now will have to jostle for power with Bhutto and Sharif. Both have registered as candidates in the elections, and say they will boycott the ballot only if the entire opposition agrees to — something considered highly unlikely.

Sharif, who returned from exile on Sunday, has taken a particularly hard line against Musharraf. A conservative comfortable with Islamic parties, Sharif has been reaching out to the many voters who oppose Pakistan's front-line role against the Taliban and al-Qaida, styling Musharraf as an American stooge.

Emergency rule also has strained Musharraf's relations with Bhutto, who shares his secularist, pro-Western views and has left the door ajar for cooperation.

Musharraf has relaxed some aspects of the crackdown. Thousands of opponents have been released and all but one news channel is back on the air. However, he has refused to reverse his purge of the judiciary, an act that pitted him against Pakistan's well-organized legal fraternity.

 

[dabong1]

What utter bulsh*t...The dictator still holds all power,he can get rid of any govt he does not like.
The guy is just a rehash of zia....instead of using islam as a way of keeping control he is using "enlighted moderation".
Damn dictator all the same breed....power hungry muppets.

 

[dabong1]

Hi,

It seems like 1999 was a long time ago and the hardships, poverty, despair and hopelessness that the nation was facing----most of us can't even recall those days. It looks like a dream---like something far away in the haze.

I am grateful to Pres Musharraf and his policies, even though I disagree with a few things that he has done. Overall he gets an A and that is for the duress and the strenuous conditions and obstacles and hurdles and wrong advice at times, that he had to face, but overall what a great job. against all odds----people had written him off on the 3rd of nov for good.

My prayers are with you Mr Musharraf.

If only we had not had the nuke test,supported the taliban under military pressure,closed down the jihad in kashmir,accepted every wish of the west and attacked and bombed our own people, NS/BB govt would have put pakistan in a lot more better postion then what is now.
If any of the above things had been done under a democratic govt you would be screaming traitors.