Backgrounder: Major political
developments in Pakistan this year
By Rao Bo, Li Jingchen
ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 (Chinese media) --
Despite repeated denials about his possible resignation by the presidential
spokesman, Pervez Musharraf eventually stepped down as the Pakistani President
Monday, claiming that the decision was made for the sake of national interest.
With the removal of Musharraf, coalition government
had to faceup to the challenges ahead.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf
announces his resignation in a televised speech to the nation in the face
of an impending impeachment motion by the ruling coalition government,
Aug. 18, 2008. (Chinese media Photo)
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