Musharraf Resigns
By: Linda Beso
Staff Writer
Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf resigned on August 18th amidst rising impeachment pressure. Musharraf ruled Pakistan since 1999 when he took over in a military coup. He was forced to resign his military post last November in what many saw as a first step out of power.
In his absense the country will be ruled by a coalition of two rulling parties, though the details and specifics are not yet settled. How this change will affect the United State’s war on terrorism, which saw Musharraf as a key ally, is anyone’s guess.
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