Monday, August 18, 2008

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to resign

By ZARAR KHAN
Associated Press Writer
Published Monday, August 18, 2008

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President Pervez Musharraf announced Monday he was resigning to avoid an impeachment battle with Pakistan's ruling coalition that would harm the nation.

Musharraf said in a televised speech that he will turn in his resignation to the National Assembly speaker later Monday. He said he leaves office knowing whatever he has done "was for the people and for the country."

"I hope the nation and the people will forgive my mistakes," Musharraf said.


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