President Musharraf of Pakistan Is Expected to Resign in Next Few Days Rather Than Face Impeachment
The New York Times
August 15, 2008
Musharraf Is Expected to Resign in Next Few Days
By JANE PERLEZ
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Faced with desertions by his political supporters and the neutrality of the Pakistani military, President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan, an important ally of the United States, is expected to resign in the next few days rather than face impeachment charges, Pakistani politicians and Western diplomats said Thursday.
His departure from office is likely to unleash new instability in the country as the two main parties in the civilian government jockey for the division of power.
The details of how Mr. Musharraf would exit, and whether he would be able to stay in Pakistan - apparently his strong preference - or would seek residency abroad were now under discussion, the politicians said.
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August 15, 2008
Musharraf Is Expected to Resign in Next Few Days
By JANE PERLEZ
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Faced with desertions by his political supporters and the neutrality of the Pakistani military, President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan, an important ally of the United States, is expected to resign in the next few days rather than face impeachment charges, Pakistani politicians and Western diplomats said Thursday.
His departure from office is likely to unleash new instability in the country as the two main parties in the civilian government jockey for the division of power.
The details of how Mr. Musharraf would exit, and whether he would be able to stay in Pakistan - apparently his strong preference - or would seek residency abroad were now under discussion, the politicians said.
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