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In an effort to avoid impeachment proceedings, President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan announced his resignation in a televised speech on Monday, August 18, 2008.The New York Times: Musharraf of Pakistan Resigns (August 18, 2008) In the days preceding Musharraf's resignation, there were contradicting reports of his intentions. The Financial Times reported that Musharraf struck a deal with ruling members of Pakistan's parliament to avert impeachment proceedings.Financial Times: Musharraf will step down, say aides (August 14, 2008) Other sources said he was adamant about remaining in office.Bloomberg.com: Musharraf May Quit Within Days (August 15, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Resigned on Monday, August 18, 2008The New York Times: Musharraf of Pakistan Resigns (August 18, 2008)
- Resigned in a televised speechThe New York Times: Musharraf of Pakistan Resigns (August 18, 2008)
- Plans to reside in PakistanFinancial Times: Musharraf will step down, say aides (August 14, 2008)
- A new president must be chosen within 30 days of Musharaff's resignationThe New York Times: Musharraf of Pakistan Resigns (August 18, 2008)
- Musharraf seized power in a military coup in 1999
- Solidified ties with U.S. after 9-11
- In the 2008 election, Musharraf's party lost its majority to two rival parties
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Musharaff's Resignation Speech Quotes
"False allegations were filed against me and they tried to turn truth into lie and they tried to deceive the people. To impeach is parliament's prerogative and to answer it is my right. I believe in myself and I have faith in my god, Allah, that no charge sheet can stand against me. Not a single charge can be proved against me because I never thought about my own being. Whatever I did was Pakistan first. That was my motto. "BBC News: Musharraf Resignation Speech: Excerpts (August 18, 2008)—Pervez Musharraf"After consulting my legal advisors and closest political supporters and listening to their advice, in the interest of the nation, I resign from my post today. I want to hand over my future to the people's hand and let them be the judges and let them do the justice."BBC News: Musharraf Resignation Speech: Excerpts (August 18, 2008)—Pervez Musharraf
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