President Pervez Musharrf’s address to the nation begins with the recitation of Holy Quran
Country is facing difficult time
Today is the day for important decisions
Country was about to be declared as failed state
I have full faith in Allah that if we work with honesty Allah is with you
I faced several crises during these nine years
Nobody faced challenges which I faced during my regime
I have been facing challenges including 9/11, northern areas
Allah helped me in facing all these challenges
My intentions remained very positive
I always preferred the country and people
I gave a slogan “Pakistan first” to the nation
Some elements give value to their interest above the country
These elements levelled many allegations against me
Some elements are accusing me of electricity crisis and others
Details will be released in the press
Our economy was on right track on December 2007 before seven months
Our Foreign exchange reserves reached 17 billion dollars
KSE index surpassed 16,000 points
It was the power of our economic policies, These were the indicators of Pakistan seven months back
World agencies declared Pakistan in N-11 countries
Pakistan was also included with India, Russia, China in N-11 countries
Now Reserves have reached below 10 billion dollars
KSE index is now around 10,000 points
Foreign investors have stopped investing in Pakistan now
Wheat, pulses prices went up, poor people struggling
Those who criticize our policies is cheating with the nation
Power crises was the outcome of demand which increased after development projects
3000 MW power generations during last 8-9 years
Demand was higher than generation
June 2007, we were generating
750 km long coastal highway built during 7 years
Islamabad-Murree Expressway built
Many roads links built in northern areas
Roads network built across the country
Mirani dam inaugurated, dam in Skardu completed
Capacity will be doubled for Mangla dam
More dams are being built
Thal, rany canals are being constructed
3 million acres land will be irrigated
Our agricultures will be boosted by these canals
Gawadar port was constructed
There is a revolution in telecom sector
50 percent teledensity in Pakistan which was only two percent
Massive industrialization was happening in Pakistan
Four to five hotels are being constructed in Islamabad
With the emergence of Industries, employment opportunities were created
We made lot of progress in education sector
We started technical training, thousands of children being trained
Foreign universities were about to open their campus in Pakistan
1500 Ph.Ds every month
Primary and Secondary health care was given preference
Safe drinking system planned across the country
6000 purification plants were being planned in the country
Three-pronged strategy adopted for women sector
Political empowerment was result of our policies
We abolished discriminatory laws
We empowered minority by giving joint electorate power
We have a rich heritage, culture, Quaid Mausoleum was renovated in a way that thousands of people sit there
We have opened art gallery
In Lahore, a Bab-e-Pakistan is under construction
NIPA (National Institute of Performing Arts) made to promote performance
There was only a label of democracy, we put essence in it, we introduced local government system
Those who are against local government system, was against Pakistan
Two elections were conducted under my rule
It is the essence of democracy
Before 9/11 nobody knew Pakistan, we gave image and value to Pakistan
Pakistan is give value in international forums
We made some inroads on law and order situation
We inducted police personnel on basis of merits, we strengthened their capabilities
No Kalshinkov culture on roads
New terrorism culture began after 9/11 which we need to defeat and face jointly
I am proud of all my achievments
Delegates of 80 countries arrived in Pakistan during donors’ conference
We were committed more aid then expected
These achievements are for People of Pakistan
Current political situation
I always promoted reconciliation in the country
I have talked about three-phase transition gradually
Third face was last year when I quit post of army chief
Power was transformed after transparent election which all the world believes
After election of Feb 18, people associated their hopes with the elected people
They wanted better future, leaving behind past
They wanted a developed Pakistan free of tussles
Unfortunately, my all appeals regarding reconciliation went all in vain
My efforts failed
Some elements were playing politics with economy, terrorism
Vendetta began
I was blamed for hatching conspiracy from presidency which is completely baseless.
Free fair elections were held in which all parties participated. We made sure everybody participates in the election.
Prime Minister’s unopposed election was held, how?
In Sindh, Balochistan also a culture of decency developed
I have publicly announced my support to the government
I announced to share my experience with the government with all my capabilities to face the challenges
Coalition thought me as problem not solution
Collision wants to impeach me, why?
Are they scared of my legal and constitutional right?
Impeachment and charge-sheet right of people, and to defend the impeachment move is my right
No charge-sheet can stand against me, They can not prove any charge against me
I did all with basis of “Pakistan First”
I took on boards all the stakeholders including army, politicians, civil society members, Ulemas on every critical decision
I am not bothered about charge-sheet, They can not prove any charge
Question arises is: Impeachment issue will affect the country
Can country afford uncertainty and instability.
Country can not bear politics of confrontation
Office of the president should be impeachment, will it be a wise move
I am thinking on these line since two to three days
It is the time for some serious thoughts
Nation will defeat whatever the result of impeachment would be
President office can get affected, Pakistan is my love and everything
I offer my life for the sake of the country,
I served the country for 45 years
I think that I should do something to bring the country out of crisis, it has ability.
I don’t want to do anything uncertain
I have in mind to avoid the parliament from horse trading
If impeachment is defeated, in my view, confrontation will exist between state institutions.
Parliament and judiciary can face confrontation
I don’t want to drag the army into politics
I consulted with legal advisers, army and aides, I resign form my post
Speaker will have my resignation, I don’t want anything from anyone
We have given sacrifices, our sacrifices are exemplary, I salute to them
I am thankful to my political companions to support me during this ear
I am thankful to civil servants, their role in the functioning has been amazing, I am proud of them
I am a middle class person and part of people
I always think about the people’s pain
Prayers of my mother remained with me and my wife and children always supported my that is my strength
May Allah protect the country
May Allah made the lives of people better
My life is always for the people of Pakistan
Good Bye to Pakistan
Pakistan Painda Abad
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