The former military ruler, appearing via video conference, was addressing All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) workers in Karachi.
“I am foreseeing the formation of a technocrat government in the country with no immediate elections,” he said.
He stressed that change was direly needed in the political culture of Pakistan, adding that the country’s future was bleak if the rulers continued with their policies.
The 70-year-old former general called for fresh elections in the country and reforms in the electoral process.
“What we need is free and fair elections without any form of rigging,” he said.
Defending the anti-government sit-ins in the capital, Musharraf said deprivation of rights to the masses has led to protests across the country.
Rejecting speculations about a possible union with Dr Tahirul Qadri’s Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), he said the APML had its own ideology but his party supports the demonstrations in Islamabad.
Addressing his supporters, Musharraf, who is facing a myriad of legal challenges, said that he had returned to contest polls and bring political change to Pakistan.
“I will support Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif if he put Pakistan on the path of progress and prosperity” he said.
The former president said he fought wars for the country, but in return he was labelled a traitor and treason charges were brought against him. He said that he would continue to defend himself in court against the treason charges and other legal cases until justice is served.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 2nd, 2014.
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@A. Khan:
people like you deserve the horrible governments you are getting now. enjoy your 'demon'cracy.
MUSHARAF is a great and honest leader. He admitted that he made a mistake by issuing NRO but some time there are circumstances which compel you to do so but cannot be discussed in public as these are confidential issues. The fact is that he has love for his country and he should be respected and admired for his remarkable achievement. We tend to forget good things that he has done for the country. We pray and hope that he will get justice from the courts and will get an opportunity to lead the nation again. God bless him! Pakistan zindabad.
Technocrat government is a good idea!
Go Nawaz Go!
Pervez Musharraf has committed grave blunders during his rule in Pakistan. He broke his promise to nation for accountability across the board. He did nothing to improve energy situation in the country. He took all loan eaters & corrupt politicians in his cabinet. He did notorious NRO thus sharing the burden of crimes committed by thousands of most corrupt functionaries of Pakistan. He promised first Pakistan but by appointing Iftikhar ch. as CJ he left country at the mercy of devil. All will inshaallah haunt him not only here but also here after. He should not show his ugly face to nation. What new Pakistan he is uttering , Allah (swt) gave him sufficient time to do good for people. He badly failed. Now he should wait his day of judgement , which may start in his life inshaallah.