February 21, 2008
Photo of the week: Pervez Musharraf
Martin Fuchs
Pakistan. 2008. Pervez MUSHARRAF, the current President of Pakistan, and former Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army. © Alex Majoli/Magnum Photos
Pervez Musharraf came to power on October 12, 1999, ousting Nawaz Sharif, the elected Prime Minister, dismissed the national and provincial legislative assemblies, assumed the title of Chief Executive and became Pakistan's de facto head of government, thereby becoming the fourth Army chief of Pakistan to have assumed executive control. Since then, he has been actively supported by western countries including the United States and the United Kingdom. Later in 2001, Musharraf appointed himself to the office of President of Pakistan.
Published on the Magnum Blog on February 21, 2008
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