"I am not afraid and don't need to flee the country," said the former military ruler, while addressing an All Pakistan Muslim League convention in Islamabad.
“My health is getting better but I need to go abroad for medical tests,” he said, adding that he would return to the country to defend himself in all cases registered against him in the court of law.
Further, Musharraf said the country’s economy has worsened and corruption has risen since the end of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid’s rule. He also condemned the Model Town clashes on June 17 and August 8.
“The masses have been living under difficult conditions for the past six years; there are no jobs and poverty is increasing.”
Earlier today, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Raja Zafarul Haq claimed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is under pressure to allow the former military dictator safe passage out of the country. Indirectly referring to the ongoing agitation against the government, Haq reportedly said the “whole drama” in the country was taking place in order to get the former president released.
Cases levelled against Musharraf
Five charges have been levelled against Musharraf. He is accused of issuing “an unconstitutional and unlawful Proclamation of Emergency Order, 2007” on November 3 of that year, where he subverted the Constitution.
Musharraf is also charged with issuing the Provisional Constitution Order No 1 of 2007 that empowered the president to amend the 1973 Constitution from time to time and he also suspended the Fundamental Rights enshrined in Articles 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 25 of the Constitution.
Three other cases have been registered against him. All five charges are offences of high treason punishable under Section 2 of the High Treason (Punishment) Act, 1973, according to the charge sheet.
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@truthbetold: Oh please, cut the Boll Krat!
@Jawaid:
" Perhaps his masters sponsor his lecture just to whiten his black money as a payment to have sold Pakistan. And his book is just a substandard hopscotch again sponsored by his masters to whiten his black money."
You are dead on. As a payback for Musharraf's "services" to the US, the so-called lectures were arranged by the CIA to legitimize the payback to Mush. Who would pay to listen to this idiot? The "lectures" were a very clever way to pay him off. Musharraf's estimated wealth of $50M-$100M is way over his army and other Pakistan based income.
@iMissed: You people know no shame, just like your master Mush.
@iMissed: You people know know shame, just like your master Mush.
@Jawaid: Mr! You are misleading, not Naim... about the wealth your masters have stolen then hired you for the "Musleading"!
@Naim: Do not try to mislead the public. The "modest" flat that you describe is one of the most modest locality in London where Arab Sheikhs, business tycoons and people like Tony Blair live. And what about his umpteen plots and palaces in Pakistan and Dubai? Just legalized corruption and kickbacks I presume. Can you care to explain where Mush got all the wealth to pay "just" 1.2 million pounds? "Legitimately" looted from the taxpayers money I am sure. And can you care to explain which university invites him to "'lecture" and what are his qualifications and credentials to deliver these "scholarly" lectures, when he was not even qualified as a graduate to run for a parliamentary seat in Pakistan. Perhaps his masters sponsor his lecture just to whiten his black money as a payment to have sold Pakistan. And his book is just a substandard hopscotch again sponsored by his masters to whiten his black money.
@Asim:False just propaganda, Musharraf bought a modest 2 bedroom apartment few years back for 1.2 million pounds on the edgware rd in London,which is now worth about £2 million, journalists who interviewed him there,described it as a simple apartment,he is the highest paid Pakistani speaker in the world,he has also made money from his bestselling book,will make more money when part 2 of the book is released, hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis living in the U.k,U.s.a own properties worth million pounds/dollars and above,try to highlight all the property that is owned by the corrupt abroad,not the leader who did not loot and plunder Pakistan, which is proven.
Great general great army man and great ex-president of Pakistan.He is innocent and sinless in most of the cases filed against him and will be released.Now PML-N has never to give the statements that Musharraf will leave Pakistan,Nawaz Sharif is under pressure for releasing Musharraf and all the current the most worst ever political conditions are just due to file the cases against Musharraf because this Musharraf's statement has to be good enough for PML-N's inveterate liar representatives......
@Blithe: Not to mention the blank cheques he received from Bush and kickbacks from weapons purchases, all stashed away with his son in USA and of course his building compound at Edgeware Road in London.
Live long!! we are proud of you.
@naeem khan:
""dear general u were perfectly alright when u came to Pakistan on the advice of ur millions of supporters (Facebook) after being charged with high treason u suddenly seem to have dozens of ailments of which there seems to be no cure in Pakistan"
Quite correct! This coward suddenly develops all kinds of new diseases previously not known to mankind that must have surely be transmitted to him by aliens from another galaxy. Tests and treatment for these new diseases are not available in Pakistan.
But, since these diseases are so new, not tests are available for these in foreign countries either. So, what is the point of going to these countries?
Or may be, this great commando is hallucinating these new space diseases in his old age?
@Ahmad:
Why dont you ask your NS the same question. He is ruling for 25 yrs.
ET Mods: why are you not printing my comments lately.
@AddNone: ! You guys are “Slow”… Just like your leader… “Up Stairs”! And who told you that? a Play boy or 'enlightend' commando??.
@sabi: The "Ship" is of PMLn Govt... not the marchers. "The Laptops" are finally paying off. But Sadly.., "too little too late"! You guys are "Slow"... Just like your leader... "Up Stairs"!
Few wks or months ago , you were dying to leave Pakistan, because your mother was sick. What happened now, you want to stay in Pakistan?
Mr Musharraf you and your inqilabi partners are definitely riding on sinking ship it's only matter of time ,the ship will sink nobody can stop it.
@Mohammad: The biggest coward to have shamed Pakistan with his illegal rule of nearly a decade. All of our current problems can be traced to this man. He should should just fade away and leave us all alone. He couldn't even find proper treatment for his so called illnesses in Pakistan? What did he do in his decade of misrule apart from bring instability - he obviously didn't build a single hospital!
Dear Sir: You ruled us for 9 years.. Now, enough is enough... please leave us alone.
What a spectacular coward!
"My health is getting better but I need to go abroad for medical tests,” You were in absolute power for almost a decade yet you have not build a world class hospital to treat the so called elite of the country. You people when sneeze want to go abroad for treatment even some of you like Baber go to India. You know and we know that it has been a ploy to go abroad for treatment because it was deliberate attempt by every government no to have world class hospital so there will be no need to go abroad. By the way our doctors are as good as any doctor any where in the world provide given the facilities they need. You also neglected to build energy sector and because of your neglect the country is going through long hours of blackouts. By the way the former Pakistani ambassador to Washington said the very things to the court but he never came back.
Why did you not build good hospitals in Pakistan when you were President or even Army Chief totalling almost decade instead of begging now to go for treatment? Millions of ordinary people can't afford. ..
PML N claims hidden forces want the government to release Musharraf. We will know quite soon the democratic credentials of PML N.
Mr Musharraf, We miss you so much. Please don't be afraid of these thugs. Insha Allah they won't be able to do anything to you. This Country needs a leader like you.
A quick reply and slap to pmln for another of their false claims.
there is one extra 'to' in the header, please correct...
@Zaka: Its people like you why he put his own life in jeopardy. Why don't you go out and march for him like Qadri & IK loyalists are?
Is musharraf even politically relevant anymore?
Miss you Sir. We need you badly to get rid of corrupt and incompetent rulers.
dear general u were perfectly alright when u came to Pakistan on the advice of ur millions of supporters (Facebook) after being charged with high treason u suddenly seem to have dozens of ailments of which there seems to be no cure in Pakistan
Have patience for few more days. After 14th august, your health will improve within seconds and further tests won't be necessary. An important portfolio is being thought for you too along with Imran and Qadri.
Yeah right!
After making do much money selling the books and making money off Pakistan , you still can't live here???
True, honest and devoted leader of Pakistan. Long Live Musharraf!
Sure you will !
Long live Musharaff, you are great !
Good to hear this, you are one fine man General Musharraf.. we are so desperate to have you back in power. If Army is going to install a government, they must consider you as the President or PM.