Topic: Pervez Musharraf
Top galleries, list articles, quizzes
-
Pakistan elections: Who's running?
This election will mark the first transfer of power from one government to another without any military interference. Here is a look at the main candidates for prime minister.
-
6 signs of hope in Pakistan
The American imagination can run wild amid Pakistan’s political uncertainties and instability. But any pessimistic view of Pakistan, while endemic in the West, differs considerably from the perspective of Pakistani analysts who cautiously point to more optimistic scenarios. They cite six hopeful developments.
-
Possible coup in Pakistan? 4 key questions
Pakistan’s government is facing a period of prolonged uncertainty about its future, four years after the country returned to democratic rule. Here are four key questions to explain the issues.
-
In Pictures: Athletes turned politicians
-
US aid in Pakistan: Where's the money going?
All Content
-
World
-
New York court indicts Pakistani scientist seized in Afghanistan
Aafia Siddiqui, who went missing in Pakistan for five years before her arrest, is accused of trying to kill US Army and FBI officers.
-
World
-
Power struggle rages in Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari – the two leaders of the ruling coalition that split Monday – will battle for influence in next week's presidential election.
-
Pakistan bans Taliban outfit amidst military campaign
More than 300,000 people have fled their homes as fighting worsens between security forces and militants.
-
World
-
Crises cast doubt on Bush's strategy
He's emphasized personal relationships with leaders such as Putin and Musharraf.
-
Musharraf resigns as Pakistan's president
The unpopular leader announced Monday he would step down, avoiding the drive to impeach him.
-
After Musharraf's exit, joy and challenges
Pakistan's unpopular president resigned Monday, leaving a divided government to pick a successor and face other mounting problems.
-
The Monitor's View: Afer Musharraf, a new U.S. role
Helping rebuild the fragile Pakistani democracy is the best antiterror plan for the US.
-
Pakistan weak as militancy surges
Government strategy has been ineffective, and officials are preoccupied with bid to oust Musharraf.
-
Kashmir violence reignites sectarian tensions
The pro-independence protests in the Muslim-majority state are threatening India-Pakistan peace talks.
-
World
-
Pressure builds on Pakistan's Musharraf
The ruling coalition has vowed to move forward with an impeachment process against the president. Even some of the unpopular leader's allies are urging him to quit.
-
Reporters on the Job
-
World
-
Can Pakistan clean up its intelligence agency?
The US, India, and Afghanistan are pressuring the government to root out pro-Taliban agents.
-
World
-
Pakistani woman accused of aiding Al Qaeda operatives appears in court
The case against Aafia Siddiqui, who has been missing since 2003, raises questions about illegal detention centers across Pakistan.
-
U.S. military strike in Pakistan kills Al Qaeda weapons expert
The attack has raised concerns in Pakistan about the United States' increased willingness to take unilateral action in the war on terror.
-
Leader's visit to help set U.S.-Pakistan priorities
Prime minister Gilani arrives at the White House Monday. Likely topics: counterterrorism and democratic stability.
-
Inflation adds to Pakistan's troubles
Rising prices and a falling stock market have sparked protests in recent weeks, increasing the pressure on a government already facing militancy, political discord.
-
The Monitor's View: Behind Afghanistan lies Pakistan
The US is wising up about Pakistan, where Al Qaeda and the Taliban find safe haven.
-
Deadly U.S. Army outpost assault in Afghanistan underscores growing threat
The attack focuses international pressure on neighboring Pakistan, where many of the militants are said to be based.
-
As Afghanistan boils, McCain keeps focus on Iraq
For voters, a resurgent Taliban may challenge McCain's view that Iraq is the center of the war on terror.
Previous
Become part of the Monitor community