Yesterday 18-AUG-2008 president resigns!
President Pervez Musharraf's address to the nation begins with the recitation of Holy Quran
Country is passing through difficult time
Today is the day for important decisions
Country was about to be declared a failed state
I have full faith in Allah that if we work hard with honesty, Allah will be with us
I faced several crises during the last nine years
Nobody ever faced challenges which I had to face during my regime
I faced many challenges including 9/11 and situation in northern areas
Allah helped me cope with all these challenges
My intentions remained very positive during this time
I always put the country and its people first
I gave the slogan "Pakistan first" to the nation
Some elements put their vested interest above those of the country
These elements leveled false allegations against me
Some elements are accusing me of current electricity crisis and other problems
Details will be released in the press
Our economy was on right track on December 2007, seven months ago
Our Foreign exchange reserves climbed to 17 billion dollars
KSE index touched 16,000 points
It was the result of our economic policies
These were the indicators of Pakistan's economy seven months back
Now (foreign exchange) reserves have reached below 10 billion dollars
KSE-100 index has plunged below 10,000 points
Foreign investors have stopped investing in Pakistan
Wheat, pulses' prices went up
Poor people are struggling to make ends meet
Those who criticize our policies are presenting a false picture to the nation
Power crises was the outcome of demand which witnessed increase after development projects
Power generation remained 3000 MW during last 8-9 years
Demand was higher than generation
750 km long coastal highway was built in the past years
Islamabad-Murree Expressway was constructed
Many link-roads were built in northern areas
Roads networks laid across the country
Mirani dam inaugurated, dam in Skardu completed
Capacity will be doubled for Mangla dam
More dams are being built
Thal, Rani canals are being constructed
3-million acres land will be irrigated
Our agriculture produce will be boosted by these canals
Gwadar port was established
There is a revolution in telecom sector
Massive industrialization was taking place in Pakistan
Four to five hotels are being constructed in Islamabad
With the emergence of Industries, employment opportunities were created
We made noticeable progress in education sector
We started technical training, thousands of children being trained
Foreign universities were about to open their campuses in Pakistan
1500 PhDs every month
Primary and Secondary health care was given preference
Safe drinking water 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, more space was made useable around the Mazar
We have opened art gallery
In Lahore, a Bab-e-Pakistan is under construction
NIPA (National Institute of Performing Arts) was established to promote art
There was only a label of democracy, we put essence in it.
We introduced local government system
Those who are against local government system, are 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 given importance in international forums
We inducted police personnel on basis of merits, we increased their capabilities
New terrorism culture began after 9/11 which we need to defeat jointly
I am proud of all my achievements
Delegates of 80 countries arrived in Pakistan during donors' conference
We were pledged more aid than expected
These achievements are for people of Pakistan
Current political situation
I always promoted reconciliation in the country
I have talked about three-phased gradual transition
Third phase was last year when I quit post of army chief
Power was transferred after transparent elections
After Feb 18 elections, people associated their hopes with the elected people
They wanted better future, leaving behind past
Unfortunately, my all appeals regarding reconciliation went in vain
My efforts failed
Some elements were playing politics with economy, terrorism
Politics of 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?
A culture of decency also developed in Sindh, Balochistan
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 took me as a problem not solution
The ruling coalition wants to impeach me, why?
Are they scared of my legal and constitutional right?
Impeachment and preparation of charge-sheet are rights of people, and to fight 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 on the basis of "Pakistan First"
I took on board all the stakeholders including army, politicians, civil society members, Ulemas for every critical decision
I am not worried about charge-sheet, they can not prove any charge
The question that now arises is: Impeachment issue will affect the country
Can country afford uncertainty and instability.
Country can not bear politics of confrontation
It is the time for some serious thoughts
Nation will defeat whatever the result of impeachment would be
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
I want to save the parliament from horse trading
If impeachment move is defeated, in my view, confrontation will exist between state institutions
Parliament and judiciary may face confrontation
I don't want to drag the army into politics
I consulted with legal advisers, army and aides
In the better interest of the I resign form my post
Speaker will have my resignation later today
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 year
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 and this is my strength
May Allah protect the country
May Allah make the lives of people better
My life is always for the people of Pakistan
Good Bye to Pakistan
Pakistan Painda bad
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