Iron fist president - The biography of Pervez Musharraf

Author: Yang Daojin
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Born on August 1, 1943, in New Delhi, India, Musharraf left his hometown at a young age and moved to Pakistan. Musharraf was not a conventional teenager; while studying at school, he was not an outstanding test-taker, but a thoughtful and ambitious youth who loved military life. He spent a long time in the military and graduated from the Pakistan Military Academy in 1964. On November 7, 1991, Anthony, the Dean of the Royal College of Defense Studies in the UK, wrote in Musharraf's graduation remarks: "He is a talented, wise, and exceptionally composed officer. His country is very fortunate to have such a person with outstanding character." From a military academy student to a renowned general, he did not engage in politics, yet on October 12, 1999, he was suddenly dismissed from his position as Chief of the Army Staff by Sharif. Faced with this sudden misfortune, Musharraf, who had not yet fulfilled his historical mission, could not easily relinquish his military power. With ease, he overthrew Sharif's government, took military control of the state, and became the fourth military president in the history of Pakistan. The main content of this book includes: The Hard and Winding Path to a Strong Nation, Leaders of an Ancient Civilization, Fearless in Crisis and Dedicated to National Strength, and Reconciliation and Joint Efforts for Prosperity and Glory.