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- Pakistan government confirmed move to impeach
- Musharraf canceled trip to 2008 Olympics
- Political coalition requesting a vote of confidence be taken
- Musharraf could still legally dissolve the parliament and dismiss his prime minister
- Musharraf met with legal advisers and aids to discuss his options
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August 7, 2008: Both political factions in Pakistan have come together and decided to press forward with impeachment proceedings against President Pervez Musharraf. A week later, however, the Financial Times reported that Musharraf would resign rather than face impeachment.Financial Times: Musharraf will step down, say aides (August 14, 2008)
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"The coalition reaffirmed the resolve of democracy and democratic forces will work jointly to make a transition to genuine democracy. The people of Pakistan gave a clear mandate in favor of democracy and democratic forces and voted for the change to oust Gen. Musharraf by defeating his ... party. In spite of his clear commitment that if his party was defeated in the election he would resign, he continues to cling to the office of the president."—Asif Ali Zardari, head of the Pakistan People's Party"My doors are open for everyone in the larger national interests."—Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan
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Pervez Musharraf Impeachment Questions
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