How will Pervez Musharraf be remembered in history?
The military coup, being part of Americaâs war after 9/11, media freedom in Pakistan, enlightenment, local elections and then the show of power in the âbloody wayâ on the streets of Karachi. How will history remember Pervez Musharraf?
Former president and military dictator General Retired Pervez Musharraf came to power on October 12, 1999 by overthrowing the elected government of Nawaz Sharif and suspending the constitution. According to analysts, he violated the constitution, so Pervez Musharraf should be remembered in history as a dictator.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chose Pervez Musharraf for the post of Army Chief, ignoring several senior military generals, but a conflict arose between the two over the issue of improving relations with India.
Nawaz Sharif and Musharraf conflict
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif tried to improve relations with India and in this context, Nawaz Sharif invited BJP Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to Lahore and started talks, then Pervez Musharraf became an obstacle in the middle of the talks with India. gone. Meanwhile, the Kargil incident took place.
After the coup of 12 October 1999 and the overthrow of the elected government, Pervez Musharraf started focusing on improving relations with India and then he went a long way in improving relations with India.
Increase in terrorist incidents during Musharraf era
During the regime of former president and dictator Pervez Musharraf, there were successive incidents of terrorism in the country, in which precious lives were lost. There were two terrorist attacks on Pervez Musharraf. The attack on them near GHQ was very dangerous. Al-Qaeda and the Talibanâs bloody activities increased greatly during his tenure and this was mainly due to their becoming an ally of the United States in the âwar on terrorâ.
Musharrafâs proposal to expel Osama bin Laden from Afghanistan
At the behest of General Pervez Musharraf, under the leadership of General Mehmood and Mufti Nazimuddin Shamzai, talks were held with Mullah Omar and it was suggested that Osama bin Laden be expelled from Afghanistan. General Musharraf believed that if the offer was accepted, America would not attack Afghanistan.
General Pervez Musharraf used to describe himself as an enlightened leader. He also played an active role in reforms in the education system, womenâs rights, establishment of local bodies and devolution of powers to the lower level. However, according to analysts, he will also be remembered as the president of Burdi, who came to power by suspending the constitution and as a general with political ambitions.
Analyst Anbar Rahim Shamsi, speaking to Deutsche Welle on the death of former president Pervez Musharraf, said that he gained power by breaking the constitution of Pakistan, he was a powerful military ruler, due to which he was an individual in any political system. were not accountable, âso they violated human rights, imposed restrictions on the media and targeted the judiciaryâ Political chaos in the country and NRO
He was superseded twice and made Army Chief. General Musharraf wanted him to become the President and Benazir Bhutto to take over as Prime Minister after the elections. After the NRO, General Musharraf suggested that Benazir Bhutto return home after the elections.
On the other hand, Benazir Bhutto rejected this proposal and Ms. Benazir Bhutto ignored the instructions of General Musharraf and returned to the country. Pervez Musharraf was angry with Benazir, after which he always threatened Benazir Bhutto.
They used to say that Benazir Bhuttoâs life was in danger and then the same thing proved to be true. On October 18, Benazirâs convoy was attacked, but she narrowly escaped the attack. Benazir Bhutto used to blame General Musharraf for this failed attack.
Speaking to Deutsche Welle, senior analyst Mazhar Abbas said, âPervez Musharraf suspended the constitution after the coup in 1999, whereas the constitution comes first for the country.â Pervez Musharraf again took unconstitutional steps in November 2007 and deposed the judges of the Supreme Court, causing chaos in the country. This is the reason why the lawyers started the movement for the independence of the judiciary. Pervez Musharraf was weakened by this movement
Tragedy of May 12, 2007
12 May 2007 is known as the âdarkest day in the historyâ of Karachi. What happened in Karachi on 12th May when MQM came together was unprecedented. During the reign of General Musharraf, media was given freedom but Pervez Musharraf did not like to give freedom to media and then he himself banned this media.
What do Pervez Musharrafâs colleagues say?
The former governor of Sindh Dr. Ishratul Abad has said in a special conversation with Deutsche Welle that General Pervez Musharraf will always be remembered for his extraordinary decisions. He said that the steps taken by Pervez Musharraf for the construction and development of Karachi are in front of everyone, he was very interested in the construction and development of Sindh, education and local government system.
Ms. Asia Azim, a member of the National Assembly, says that the large number of women in the Parliament of Pakistan, which is visible today, is owed to General Pervez Musharraf. In a special conversation with Deutsche Welle, Asia Azim said that while being a dictator, General Pervez Musharraf activated the electronic media, the relationship with India and the position he took on the Kashmir issue is commendable. Musharraf was in uniform and he went to Agra without uniform and dispelled the impression that the Pakistan Army was not in favor of talks with India. He promoted relations with the Muslim world.
Musharraf was born in Delhi
He was born on 11 August 1943 in Delhi. After the establishment of Pakistan, he moved to Karachi along with his parents. His father Musharrafuddin was attached to the Foreign Affairs Department. Musharraf studied at St. Patrickâs High School in Karachi and FC College Lahore.
Pervez Musharraf was commissioned in the Pakistan Army in 1961 and joined the Special Services Group. He also participated in the wars of 1965 and 1971