Pervez Musharraf Biography

Pervez Musharraf is born in Delhi on 11 August 1943.

Pervez Musharraf serves as a second lieutenant in the 16th Field Artillery Regiment during the 1965 war with India.

Pervez Musharraf serves as a second lieutenant in the 16th Field Artillery Regiment during the 1965 war with India.

Pervez Musharraf serves during the 1965 conflict in which the Battle of Asal Uttar becomes a major setback for Pakistan.

Pervez Musharraf serves as a company commander in an SSG commando battalion during the 1971 conflict.

Pervez Musharraf serves as a company commander in an SSG commando battalion.

Pervez Musharraf serves with the SSG at Khapalu during operations connected with the Siachen conflict.

Pervez Musharraf serves with Pakistan's Special Service Group in the Siachen region.

Pervez Musharraf participates in an unsuccessful Pakistani effort against Indian-held positions near Bilafond La.

Pervez Musharraf is promoted to major general.

Pervez Musharraf is promoted to lieutenant general.

Pervez Musharraf is appointed Chief of Army Staff.

Pervez Musharraf is Pakistan's Army chief during the Kargil conflict with India in 1999.

Pervez Musharraf faces severe diplomatic consequences for Pakistan following the Kargil conflict with India.

Musharraf governs as Chief Executive while President Rafiq Tarar remains formal head of state.

Musharraf suspends constitutional government after the military takeover.

Pervez Musharraf becomes Pakistan's Chief Executive after the military removes Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

The armed forces remove Nawaz Sharif and install Pervez Musharraf as Chief Executive.

Musharraf issues a provisional order governing the post-coup constitutional system.

Musharraf's government establishes the National Command Authority to oversee major decisions concerning Pakistan's nuclear forces.

The Supreme Court orders Musharraf to hold national elections by October 2002.

Musharraf announces a devolution plan establishing elected district governments.

Musharraf authorizes Pakistani facilities and airspace for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pakistan provides logistical and airspace support for United States operations in Afghanistan.

Musharraf ends official support for the Taliban government after September 2001.

Pakistan joins the United States-led campaign against al-Qaeda and the Taliban government.

Pervez Musharraf removes President Rafiq Tarar and assumes the presidency.

Musharraf meets Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee at the Agra Summit.

Musharraf publicly defends a foreign-policy reversal toward the Taliban.

Musharraf explains Pakistan's decision to support the United States after the September attacks.

The Legal Framework Order expands presidential authority and alters parliamentary institutions.

Musharraf issues constitutional changes through the Legal Framework Order before elections.

A group of Pakistan Peoples Party legislators forms PPP-Patriots and supports the governing coalition.

Musharraf condemns terrorism and announces measures against militant organizations.

Musharraf gives a landmark speech against Islamic extremism, He unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism, including those carried out in the name of freeing Kashmirs Muslim majority from Indian rule

Musharraf holds a disputed referendum intended to extend his presidential tenure.

Opposition parties boycott Musharraf's referendum and dispute its official result.

Musharraf acknowledges irregularities in the conduct of the presidential referendum.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid becomes the largest party in the elected National Assembly.

General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.

General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.

General election outcome recorded for Pervez Musharraf: General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.

Government context for this general election: General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.

The electoral college vote constitutionally deems Musharraf elected President.

Musharraf receives a vote of confidence from the federal and provincial electoral college.

Pakistan investigates allegations that nuclear technology was transferred to Libya and other states.

Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee agree to resume a peace dialogue.

Musharraf acknowledges evidence that Pakistani scientists participated in unauthorized nuclear transfers.

Benazir Bhutto accuses Musharraf's allies of obstructing democratic reform and power sharing.

Musharraf designates Ashfaq Parvez Kayani to succeed him as army chief.

Musharraf issues an amnesty ordinance covering many pending political corruption cases.

The ordinance facilitates Benazir Bhutto's return to Pakistan from exile.

Musharraf wins the presidential vote conducted by the outgoing assemblies.

The electoral college re-elects Musharraf while courts consider his eligibility.

Emergency measures remove judges, restrict media and postpone constitutional proceedings.

Musharraf declares emergency rule and suspends constitutional protections.

Authorities briefly confine Benazir Bhutto before a planned protest rally.

Musharraf resigns as army chief before taking a civilian presidential oath.

Benazir Bhutto is assassinated after an election rally in Rawalpindi.

Bhutto's assassination disrupts campaigning for the scheduled parliamentary election.

Musharraf declares national mourning after Benazir Bhutto's assassination.

The Election Commission postpones parliamentary voting after Benazir Bhutto's assassination.

Pakistan reschedules the general election for February 2008.

Pervez Musharraf is president when the United States announces the death of senior al-Qaeda commander Abu Laith al-Libi in northwest Pakistan.

Musharraf resigns while facing parliamentary impeachment proceedings.