Pervez Musharraf

ModernGeneralPakistan1943 — ?

Pakistani military ruler who came to power in a coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1943

Country

Pakistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score54.6

Pervez Musharraf — Complete Timeline

1999 AD

1999 Pakistani coup d'étatPolitical Action

General Musharraf led a bloodless coup that overthrew Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He declared a state of emergency and assumed the title of Chief Executive, later becoming President, establishing military rule in Pakistan.

CoupMilitary ruleSharif

Impact: nationaldestructive

2001 AD

Alliance with the US War on TerrorPolitical Action◆ Major

After 9/11, Musharraf allied Pakistan with the United States in the War on Terror. He allowed US access to Pakistani airspace and bases, and launched military operations against Taliban and Al-Qaeda militants in the tribal areas.

War on TerrorUS allianceTaliban

Impact: global

2007 AD

2007 state of emergencyPolitical Action◆ Major

Musharraf declared a state of emergency, suspending the constitution and imposing media censorship. He justified it as necessary to combat terrorism, but it was widely seen as an attempt to maintain power amid rising opposition.

EmergencyAuthoritarianismMedia censorship

Impact: nationaldestructive

2008 AD

Resignation under impeachment threatPolitical Action◆ Major

Facing impeachment by the new coalition government, Musharraf resigned as President and went into self-exile. His departure ended nine years of military rule and paved the way for a return to civilian democracy in Pakistan.

ResignationExileDemocracy

Impact: national