Pervez Musharraf Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Constitutional Changes

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

Role range: 2001-2008 – 2001-2008

Legal Framework Order

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

Role range: 2001-2008 – 2001-2008

PPP-Patriots

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

Role range: 2001-

Presidential Confirmation

The electoral college vote constitutionally deems Musharraf elected President.

Role range: 2001-

Vote of Confidence

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

Role range: 2001-

Nuclear Proliferation Investigation

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

Role range: 2001-2008 – 2001-2008

Pakistan-India Peace Process

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

Role range: 2001-

Nuclear Proliferation

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

Role range: 2001-

Political Crisis

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

Role range: 2001-

Army Succession

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

Role range: 2001-

National Reconciliation Ordinance

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

Role range: 2001-

National Reconciliation Ordinance

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

Role range: 2001-

Presidential Election

Musharraf wins the presidential vote conducted by the outgoing assemblies.

Role range: 2001-

Presidential Election

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

Role range: 2001-

State of Emergency

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

Role range: 2001-

State of Emergency

Musharraf declares emergency rule and suspends constitutional protections.

Role range: 2001-

House Arrest of Benazir Bhutto

Authorities briefly confine Benazir Bhutto before a planned protest rally.

Role range: 2001-

Army Command Resignation

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

Role range: 2001-2008

Assassination of Benazir Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto is assassinated after an election rally in Rawalpindi.

Role range: 2001-

Election Campaign Assassination

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

Role range: 2001-

National Mourning

Musharraf declares national mourning after Benazir Bhutto's assassination.

Role range: 2001-

Election Postponement

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

Role range: 2001-

General Election Schedule

Pakistan reschedules the general election for February 2008.

Role range: 2001-

Al-Qaeda

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

Presidential Resignation

Musharraf resigns while facing parliamentary impeachment proceedings.

Role range: 2001-2008