Pervez Musharraf

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Pervez Musharraf

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Also known as Perves Musharraf, Parvez Muśharraf, Parvez Musharraf, Musharraf

Pakistani soldier and politician (1943-2023)

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Pervez Musharraf was a Pakistani military leader who served as the country's Chief Executive and then President from 1999 to 2008, taking power through a coup and later implementing military rule. His tenure was significant in Pakistan's modern history due to his role in major geopolitical events, including military conflicts and his relationship with the United States during the War on Terror.

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Pervez Musharraf (11 August 1943 – 5 February 2023) was a Pakistani politician and military officer who served as the tenth president of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008. He overthrew Nawaz Sharif's government in the 1999 coup d'état and proclaimed himself the chief executive of Pakistan, under martial law.

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Insha'Allah Democracy2017
The War Briefing — Self2008
Return of the Taliban — Self2006
Bhutto: Daughter of Power — Self2005
60 Minutes — Self1968

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: Pakistan
Place of birth: Delhi
Occupation: military personnel
Position held: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
Employer: Pakistan Army
Political party: All-Pakistan Muslim League
Languages spoken: Turkish
Native language: Urdu
Religion: Islam
Conflict: Kargil War
Military branch: Pakistan Army
Military rank: general
Official website: www.generalpervezmusharraf.com
Image: Pervez Musharraf 2004.jpg
Residence: Ankara
Convicted of: treason

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Commons category: Pervez Musharraf
date of birth: 1943-08-11
topic's main category: Category:Pervez Musharraf
name in native language: پرویز مشرف
social media followers: 2687720
candidacy in election: 2007 Pakistani presidential election
manner of death: natural causes
P10632: Pervez Musharraf
date of death: 2023-02-05
cause of death: amyloidosis
start of work period: 1961-00-00
end of work period: 2007-00-00

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