Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf has announced his resignation, before his political opponents planned to begin impeachment proceedings against him. VOA’s Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad, where Mr. Musharraf denied any wrongdoing and said he is stepping down for the good of the country.
The president announced his resignation live on national television, during a midday address from the president’s house in Islamabad. The president at times appeared emotional during the hour-long speech, as he reviewed the accomplishments of his nearly nine years in power.
The president scoffed at the as-yet unspecified impeachment charges against him – calling them baseless. However, he said that contesting them could further destabilize the country.
He says he is resigning for the good of Pakistan.
- Aug. 18, 2008, VOA
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