Perviz Musharaf Has Resigned Today

President of Pakistan Perviz Musharaf has resigned today in an address to Nation. The Main Points of his speech are as under.

• President Perviz 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