I will contest the next election: Musharraf

General (R) Pervez Musharraf will be welcomed by most of the Pakistani who are sick and tired of the present situation where business has come to a complete halt, money is not changing hands and inflation is on its peak.

I hope that this time General (R) Pervez Musharaf will not come into power by sitting on the shoulders of Chaudhry’s of Gujrat, as Chaudhry brothers has let him down in the previous elections.

Re-entry of General (R) Pervez Musharraf is quite possible, but he has to change his mind set. People do not want to see any more dictatorial rule in the country. This time General Musharraf will be contesting election as a civilian and not as a military dictator.

General Musharraf’s All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) has to play a positive role and people will only support him until All Pakistan Muslim League would remain as All Pakistan Muslim League and will not change into All Pakistan Musharraf’s League.

I had an opportunity to meet General (R) Pervez Musharraf who is quite competent and down to earth man but the main problem is of his close associates who failed to guide him in the proper direction.

A suspension order of Chief Justice of Pakistan was the biggest blunder which General (R) Pervez Musharraf has made during his political career. Abrogation of constitution was another mistake which led to General (R) Pervez Musharraf’s downfall.

General (R) Pervez Musharraf should first change the mind set of people of Pakistan by elaborating as what positive steps he is going take which will solve the problems of a common man.

He should also clarify the under what circumstances he was unable to increase the generation of power supply which has plunged the country into darkness.

What will be his policies in respect to the World Bank and IMF incase if he comes back into power? Will he be taking loan from these two financial institutions?

Is he capable to rule the country in a similar manner as Mahatir bin Mohamad ruled Malaysia?

Can he bring down the inflation, electricity tariff, water, gas and other utility charges so that poor should live with dignity and honour or would he been taking dictation and allow IMF and the World Bank to rule the country?

Is he capable to increase the per capita income of a common man and make annual budget according to the aspiration of millions of people in Pakistan?

Can he end the corruption from the country which went unabated during his tenure?Recommend

This man is mentally ill how can he serve Pakistan As he has ruled for 9 years by force.I am confident that he will never come to Pakistan peoples remember his acts of lal masjid,nawab Bugti killing,allowing foreign power to use Pakistan as their base,killing of Benazir,handing over Pakistanis to America, and more.He has to be brought (he is not coming because of fears)& be crippled so that the world get a lesion from his suffering.Recommend

I fully support Musharraf, he is the only person who was and is sincere to pakistan, I pray that he wins the next elections, however the disappointing part is that most of his cronies are the same corrupt people we all love to hate. How he effectively he keep them under his thumb remains the big question. Ideally he should bring along competent people working in private sectors.Recommend

Best of Luck Musharaf…….Recommend

NO man we dont need you back in pakistan politics….because we dont want to have our people to b sold to USA again….because we donbt want another lal masjid like situation to kill innocent children just to please USA…….you were never sincere to pakistan nor u will………for you your seat come first………u hav ruled pakistan with iron fist for 8 years but did nothing for pakistan progress ..now its seems to be a great joke when you say u will take country to prOgress……we dont want you back for politics….bUt yeS for your trial ………..Recommend

Great News, Finally we have Got the option to vote the right person. InshALLAH.Recommend

Musharraf clearly believes he is a legend in his own mind (and those of his sycophants). His present supporters consist of a small clutch among the English-speaking elite of Pakistan who profited under his rule. These days even his erstwhile chumchas of the Musharraf-created PML(Q) have deserted him.

Millions of Pakistanis hold Musharraf directly responsible for the murders of Benazir Bhutto, Akbar Bugti and numerous other Pakistanis.

There was a time when this bully thought he could do anything he wanted and was completely beyond the reach of the law.

I personally don’t believe he has the moral courage to return to Pakistan and face the charges that will be laid against him. The fellow is not only chronically full of hot air but a bombastic coward as well.Recommend

come on. The nation needs u.Recommend

Some very interesting comments here. He started out wonderfully well and then like all of them sunk to great depths. He thought he was unassailable.

He has much to be answerable for starting with the murder of BB and Nawab Bugti. He cannot escape being held accountable as the all-powerful President at the time. The bucks stops at his desk.

As for the IMF, perhaps the writer above forgets that he DID turn to the IMF to bail Pakistan out in the context of the three-year PRGF program.Recommend

Well, guys, its hard not to smile when you hear Musharraf claim he has around 2 million fans on Facebook. What do you make of this claim? All he does in London is inflict his sweet voice on people by singing nauseating ballads.
I dont know why one should pay attention to his claims of bravery, as he has been shouting out loud that “I am a commando”, “I am a commando”. When in reality this pseudo-commando has been out the country.Recommend

Being a tout of the MQM, Musharraf should join the Mutahida and sit with Altaf Bhai in the comfort of London. He can address larger and ‘controlled’ public via Altaf Bhai’s telephone whose bill is paid by the wretched of Karachi and Hyderabad–and also Sangar.Recommend

He had all the powers when he took over and in 10 years what he did? A short-sighted person putting only his interests first. He is squarely responsible for the mess we suffer today. 0 watt of energy generation in 10 years; sold Pakistani national for dollars; mishandling of Lal masjid which result in a series of attacks; Bugti’s and Benazir’s murder cases..if he come back only place that awaits is jailRecommend

The report says,”He (Musharraf)remained secretive about his future plans saying that he would present his vision for Pakistan’s progress and the direction the country should take at a suitable time.”
I say he had done so in 2000 when he presented his famous seven point agenda. What he did later to that agenda is any body’s guess. He gave up his agenda, which was needed for the country’s survival, for the sake of his political interests. He had betrayed the nation and he has not made any apology as of now for that betrayal. He better stays abroad.We won’t let him come here again to betray us once again.
Tahir Ali
MardanRecommend

we welcome u sir… At least we will have a leaderRecommend

i am ordinary pakistani. Under Musharraf no justice, no looking after the poor but just the rich. His power was the fuaji danda. He killed many people and thought he was a badshah.

You rich people love him, us poor hate him. Let him come back. I hope the law hangs him for the crimes he has done against pakistani people.Recommend

We don’t need him as we have great leaders and country is making real progress with 8% growth. Our leaders are from middle class filled with honest zeal and hardworking ethics. There is justice for common man not a ‘bander baant’ at the top only. Musharraf stay away, we are happy with rivers of milk and honey.Recommend

My President, My President !!Recommend

After Mr. Z.A. Bhutto, he is a truly inspirational leader. I thoroughly appreciate his vision, I will vote for him.Recommend

I guess Dera Bugti would be a best constituency for him..Recommend

Yes!!!! so happy to hear that! waiting to welcome you here sir!Recommend

Majority of Pakistanis are heavily influenced by the media, i suggest a straight comparison between Mr. Musharraf’s time & all other be made to find out the truth.

By far his time was better than any other. Ppl talk about his mistake in CJP case, i think the present CJP has harmed Pakistan in more ways than 1, what happened to our so called national asset Pak Steel? (root cause of the stand off), it has gone down like a ton of bricks when it could have been sold off. CJP’s action alone has damaged the FDI flows (approx 3-4 bn per year) and plus the international investments in the markets.

Thank you Mr.CJP for all this…….

As far as BB assassination, she came in for the money, did Musharraf tell her to get out of the car? Was she not warned not to hold the rally? Thz brainwashed ppl think she or the Shariff brother care about us, no sir, they only care about their properties (abroad), their bank balances & their narrow vision.

They call themselves democrats, when they dont have democracy in their own parties.

Am all for dictatorship!!!!!!Recommend

excellent news for pakistan , best of luck man …Recommend

I just don’t want to state the situation we are in at i mean to say PAKISTAN ,but to request MR RESPECTED CHIEF to come back and hold the ropes of our sick politicians coz you are the only hope i see and we see.
“PAKISTAN NEED YOU AND WE THE YOUTH ARE WITH YOU”.
PLEASE COME BACK WITH TRUE LIONS SPIRIT AND COURAGE,
FACE TO FACE.Recommend

Mr. Khan,

did you saw who killed Benazir Bhutto?? Do you know the Back Ground of Akbar Bugti, one of the worst crimnal Family in Pakistan who always killing army officers and mariens whenever they want, have you seen why he killed who killed him? God said dont tell anythings which you have not seen and if you are telling comfirm others that he has seen

Regarding Lal Majsid there is supreme court functioning last 2 years with cj and others please bring the case there how many innocent as per your dream only 94 died mostly and 99 percent extremist and terrorist while we are taking thousand where is the family of killing families now INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY AND DEMOCRACY .Recommend

Its great

Go a head we are with you

It will be your kindness on masses of PAKISTANRecommend

I will fully support to you sir. Because you are the best leader in the history of Pakistan. We need you sir. Our Pakistan is going to in bad hand. In this time Pakistan need a great leader who run this county fittingly. Pakistan is our country we can not give any rights to other countries. At last i want to say that please take seat of president.Recommend

we r all well come u sir
i am with u and ur any step for pakistanRecommend

About time the real leader comes back to Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif and Zardari will never learn to rise above their selfish selvesRecommend

we want to see P.Musharaf in pakistan for ever. bcoze this is the person who save pakistan & keep happy the poor public
for this we need Musharaf for present & bright future.Recommend

Best one in the present situation..!! beter to have sum literate one to be a leader..!!Recommend

at the present time paki nation is just like aa puntcher car at 200 speed……no one knows wot will happen now……coz corruption is on top……i just wana give a little xample..last time i was siting in a bus on bus stand…where bus have only 5 mints to stay on stand and then have to leave..to give no to other bus whether it is full r nt…….the driver of bus give just 10rupess to incharge of bus stand and take 5 mints more……and then there were the fighting b/w drivers….now whose mistake is it?/driver? pessengers?or incharge of stand???
and all the pessengers were geting late………..was all due to little corruption…..now kust think the same exaple at upper level…………Recommend

Glad to see his return, it would be even better if he gets cleared by all the stupid allegations he is just accused of and make a positive return for Pakistan!
Great news!Recommend

Dear brothers and sisters, we’ve just kicked out an army person who’ve given his entire life to Pakistan Army, who is well educated, sharp warrior mind & his abilities & extra-ordinary skills are praised and appreciated by the whole world & he is still making millions of dollars by giving lectures in so many countries, what can they find in him which we still cannot recognize…..?

I still remember the last sentence of his resignation day speech.

“Pakistan ka Khuda he Haafiz hai”Recommend

Geo Musharraf. We All patriotic pakistani youth are your supporter.
But this is not the time to return Pakistan. You should wait for sometime and return in 2012.Recommend

its a hope for bright future. and i agree with ( m n uddin) many like khan who dont know nothing and only doing (mukhalfat brae mukhalfat). sorry for them who been effect by any operation of mussahraf. but as ruler that time what ever action need for law and implement he did .please bring your faith for a good future for pakistan.Recommend

I also recommend 2 next prime minister musharraf sahab
so i also pray that u that you come back 2 pakistan and solve the problems ar politicals issues
we strongley support musharraf sahab to take part politics in
next election inshallah

thankz …Recommend

WELCOME Sir
i do not care but i am waiting for you
when u come do meet me i am the big fan of urs
LOVE YARecommend

BEST OF LUCK OUR EX, N FUTURE PRESIDENT INSHALLAH!!!!!THE GREAT MUSHARRAFRecommend

come back and riside over chitral.all chitrali will protect u.nobody can harm.Recommend

we love u the most.plz come and kick again the corrupt politician.we need u the most.Recommend

I think since Gen Musharaf has left we have become extremely conservative. Our society is looked upon as bein extremly backward where women and children have no rights. Musharaf at least tried to being us back up by challenging the Hudood Ordinance. I now live in London and when I compare Karachi to London I just think we are centuaries apart. Karachi is so underdeveloped. When I left Pakistan (during Gen Mus.’s rule the industry in Karachi had started to flourish, now I am bing told unemployment is at its peak. There are so many MBAs who do not have a job! The whole economy of Pakistan is going downwards. I was educated in Karachi and was told democracy is the right way. However I prefer dictatorship under Gen Musharaf than the so called democracy under PML & PPP.

I just want to say I love Pakistan with the whole of my heart and want gen Mus. to come back.Recommend

we can not say any 100percent thing about any pakistani politicain….but…pakistan has made peogress in musharf period and at that time pakistan was not in that condition in which we are in present.i think he should come forward…lal masjid and bugti matter is just seen from one side image no one thinks about the ammo and blasting matrial which was found from that masjid…….but so sever action like using phosphorus bombs was mushsarufs fault.
i think the politicians like ppp and pml these are sucking country like leach from years noting is invisible from nation so why musharufss these mistakes which can be counted on finger tips are given as a logic to ban his entrance in Pakistani politics.and if you talk about lal masjid people they were haveing ammo in hands but no body thinks about zardari and pml.they are killing the economy of same children and youth by there courption……stop party following…thinkkk.my comment will fail to satisfy those ppp and pml followers cause of personal benifits,realtions, or any expected benefit by there any MNA….he is said to be a dictator who forcefully ruled the govt.but my question is that why petrol was not 75p/l .why the price of automobiles and other utillites were at satble level.and the energy units which were working at that time…suddenly dropped.no.our neighboring uncle he is working in a federal govt department is not happy with musharuf because he introduced finger print detecting attendance system in offices so he has to go on time and leave at his time.some people in my street aged about 45 to 50 ,i have listened them saying that we dont want to work on workstation because we don’t understand it and we are not able to operate it.that is wrong policy by mean musharaf to eliminate paper work system.but i tell you those people which i have listened saying that,were sent to computer courses with ta/da and they spent that time on home resting.And there are many many more examples if we think positively without bias.Common people have nothing to do with what is happing in parties and in Parliament,a mazdoor doesn’t know that what is 58/2B and what is going wrong with constitution.The hell he knows that flour and sugar is no more available and he has to feed his children which are waiting their father to come back with 350 rupees to feed them.my last point can this govt give atlest one commodities price on that level which was in musharuff period………..Recommend

You must come and save pakistan. Good luck.Recommend

Marhaba Marhaba,
Thats was our Dream inshallah u pasdare pak will make govt in pakistan.Recommend

I WILL VOTE FOR PAKISTAN
AND THAT MEANS I WILL VOTE FOR
MUSHARRAFRecommend

Very nice to know that Mushaf is coming back to Pakistan Politics.
Welcome Musharaf.Recommend

we need u sir… u shud be our next president we need u badlyRecommend

THis motherland badly neds you as no one is sincere with Pakistan Long live pakistan and you should lead usRecommend

As we are facing severe crisis despite of reasons, We need solutions despite a 10 years plan. We have been bounded with $54 Billions, upcoming generation has been pledged by our handsome leaders. If Musharrafs’ vision is a bit acceptable & matches our psycho-graphic scenario, we’ll welcome him. But again one thing lags, and thats public at large support & afterwards plan. Once musharaf had chance to prove himself in 2 cases (in uniform & while being civilian president), but he ruined everything irrespective of causes. We being a nation need solutions of our issues by remaining damn caring about face of the man. If Mr. Musharraf gets in & does something charismatic, it’ll prove him a leader. Other wise its nothing beyond wastage of time, both at our part supporting or contradicting him in these long comments and at contrary on his part wasting his effort, energy & time on communicating public at large. Just thinkRecommend

Its great 2 hear,that u ll contest next election.i always think if we hate our present GOVT,so who llb the next soverign and true leader,if m not wrong i am acutally worried about PAK.i dont think there is any competent person that we can say ,YES this is a man who can run the GOVT of PAK. According 2 our present prime minister its not a big issue,if u r illitrate person and u are sitting in a BIGGEST HOUSE of pakistan,that called PARLIMENT.if PM giving such a message then what llb the future of educated and deserving people.we being a youth condem and never ever obey even cant bear these type of illitrate and wild animal. YES we ll welcome u womly.u shoud backe, we need a educated,daring,sincer leader,not our present president who suking the blood of poor people by thinking,I AM LAST TIME AND COULD NOT COME ON THIS SEAT again,so he is u know …………Recommend

For you All ( Comparison )

This one is for the doom-sayers of the ‘Musharraf Era’ and supporters of
the New Order headed by twice-tried and failed looters, corrupt leaders and
parties.

Basic comparison of 1999 and 2007

Pak Economy in 1999 was: $ 75 billion
Pak Economy in 2007 is: $ 160 billion

GDP Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) in 1999: $ 270 billion
GDP Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) in 2007: $ 475.5 billion

GDP per Capita in 1999: $ 2,000
GDP per Capita in 2007: $ 3,004

Pak revenue collection 1999: Rs. 305 billion
Pak revenue collection 2007: Rs. 708 billion

Pak Foreign reserves in 1999: $ 700 million
Pak Foreign reserves in 2007: $ 17 billion

Pak Exports in 1999: $ 7.5 billion
Pak Exports in 2007: $ 18.5 billion

Textile Exports in 1999: $ 5.5 billion
Textile Exports in 2007: $ 11.2 billion

KHI stock exchange 1999: $ 5 billion at 700 points
KHI stock exchange 2007: $ 70 billion at 14,000 points

Foreign Direct Investment in 1999: $ 1 billion
Foreign Direct Investment in 2007: $ 8 billion

Debt servicing 1999: 65% of GDP
Debt servicing 2007: 26% of GDP

Poverty level in 1999: 34%
Poverty level in 2007: 24%

Literacy rate in 1999: 45%
Literacy rate in 2007: 53%

Pak Development programs 1999: Rs. 80 billion
Pak Development programs 2007: Rs. 520 billion

Under Musharraf’s vision

Ø · 9 world class Engineering universities being developed and
18 Public universities already developed.
Ø · Public sector institutions have increased from 110,267 (in
1999) to become
Ø · Private sector institutions have increased from 36,096 (in
1999) to become 81,103 (in 2006).
Ø · PAK is 3rd best in world Banking profitability.
Ø · PAK IT industry now values around $2 billion, including $1
billion exports and employs around 90,000 professionals.
Ø · CNG sector has attracted over $70 billion investment in
last 5 years; and created 45,000 jobs.
Ø · Telecom sector attracted around $10 billion in investment
and created above 1.3 million jobs.
Ø · Industrial Parks are being setup throughout the country for
the first time! M3 estate, Sunder industrial estate, Chakri, etc.
Ø · Major Mega projects like the Saindak, Rekodiq, Marble
production, Coal production and Mining & Quarrying are being pursued.
Ø · In 2006, GDP growth is 6%. Earlier in 1999 was 3.5%.
Ø · Foreign Reserves from $1 bn to $17 bn.
Ø · KHI stock market: from 700 points to 13,000 points.
Ø · Literacy rate improved by 11%.
Ø · Poverty decreased by 10%.
Ø · He made 4 dams: Mirani, Subakzai, Gomalzam, Khurram Tangi
dams.
Ø · 6 Motorways completed or under construction: M1, M3, M8,
M9, M10, M11.
Ø · Six major highways under construction.
Ø · GWADAR advance mega Sea port developed under his vision!
Ø · Historic 100% increase in Tax collection of $11 billion.
Ø · Large scale manufacturing is 30 year high, and Construction
activity is 17 year high.
Ø · Newly found World class copper- gold deposits in Chagai
will fetch $600 million per year.
Ø · A new Oil refinery with UAE will fetch $5 billion & will
process 300,000 oil barrels a day.
Ø · Industrial sector registered 26% growth.
Ø · PAK in 1999 was a $75 billion economy; and now 2006 it’s
$160 billion economy!
Ø · PAK economy is now the 3rd fastest growing economy after
China & India .

Education under Musharraf Era

In 1999-2000 there were 31 Public Universities. Now 2005-2006 there are 49
Public Universities. Under Musharraf 20 NEW UNIVERSITIES SET UP!

Ø · Air University (established 2002)

Ø · Institute of Space technology, ISB (established 2002)

Ø · Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University , Quetta (established
2004)

Ø · University of Science & Technology, Bannu (established
2005)

Ø · University of Hazara (founded 2002)

Ø · Malakand university, Chakdara (established 2002)

Ø · Karakurum International university, Gilgit (established
2002)

Ø · University of Gujrat (established 2004)

Ø · Virtual University of Pak, Lahore (established 2002)

Ø · Sarhad University of IT, Peshawar (established 2001)

Ø · National Law University , ISB (2007)

Ø · Media University , ISB (2007) etc.

Ø · University of Education , Lahore (2002)

Ø · Lasbella University of Marine Sciences, Baluchistan (2005)

Ø · Baluchistan University of IT & Management, Quetta (2002),
etc.

Pakistan now has a total of 245,682 Educational institutions in all
categories, including 164,579 (i.e. 67 percent) in the Public sector and
81,103 (i.e. 100 percent) in the private sector, reports the National
Education Census (NEC-2005). The census — jointly conducted by the Ministry
of Education, the Academy of Educational Planning and Management (AEPAM) and
the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) — reveals that the number of
private-sector institutions has increased from 36,096 in 1999-2000 to 81,103
in 2005, i.e. by 100 per cent.

*Total 99,319 Educational Institutions (Public & Private) have increased in
Musharraf Era! *Recommend

For God sake come back,coz Pakistan Needs u.i dont know why ppl are against u.i think thy r still following those basterd like nawaz shareef and peoples party.see the difference where pakistan was standing in 2007 and now.so you are the one who is sincere with pakistan.we love u ..God bless U.Recommend

Respected Sir,

Sorry to say, I think You don’t need to come in active politics of Pakistan ….. Because after EIGHT YEARS of your administration, Peoples of Pakistan still don’t have their own home, electricity , drinking water, infrastructure and even security too……Recommend

dear sir,all chitrali people invited u by email and letter but u didnt response their emotional connection with u.i would to tell u that u r the next mna from chitrali people.the extremely love u and they are thankful for ur services to chitral.plz do connect urself to chitrali people and response their love. u are our bhutto.in pakistan u have alot of supporter.why u are not coming back.u are giving date for coming but when they people waiting ,u cancell ur plan,whyRecommend

Its true that Musharaf made few mistakes during his time. But no one can deny from many deeds he accomplished for the betterment of the country and especially for the poor class of our bad-luck nation. He tried his best to upgrade the education level of the country which is the only backbone for the bright future of any nation. He is the only person in the history of our poor Pakistan that brought Kashmir issue to the level of decision. He is the man who let the cruel and barbaric ruler down in Kabul. He is the person who gave us an educated Parliament. He is the person who gave us freedom from illiterate ministers for at least one time in the history of our country. He is the person who gave respect and dignity to the builders of our nation, the teachers. He is the person who let everyone to speak freely and openly in the form of unbanned media. He is the person who dare to face every situation boldly and was able to make mostly correct and better decision in favor of Pakistan at the occasions where no one, I personally think, among the present leadership could possible do so. Come back Musharaf, there are too many like me to say warm welcome to you, we are waiting.Recommend

You were the best thing happen to Pakistan after a long long time.Pakistan and its patriots needs a guiding leader like you.
We are all with you, will WELCOME!!! you with open arms.
Godbless you and Pakistan.Recommend

its need of time .Pervez Musharraf must come in active politics. time is calling him back.Recommend

Why dont the people who are disrespecting Musharraf sb here bring out the relatives of the 94-95 women children of Lal masjid?!?!?! where are these people? why dont our channels cover their sorry stories?!?! why dont our ‘democratically elected’ politicians say anything about them?!!?! Shame on u all! you dont have the moral courage to stand up and save your motherland.. atleast hold your peace when someone has the gutts to do so!Recommend

We are waiting for you.Recommend