When was Pervez Musharraf born?

Pervez Musharraf was born on 11 August 1943 in Delhi.

What positions has Pervez Musharraf held?

Positions held by Pervez Musharraf include: President of Pakistan (2001–2008); Prime Minister of Pakistan (1999–2002); Federal Minister for Defence (1999–2002); Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (1998–2001); Chief of Army Staff (1998–2007).

Where did Pervez Musharraf study?

Pervez Musharraf was educated at Forman Christian College, Pakistan Military Academy, National Defence University, Royal College of Defence Studies.

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Pervez Musharraf

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Pakistani soldier and politician (1943-2023)

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Pervez Musharraf was a Pakistani army general and politician who ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008, first as Chief Executive and then as President. He was born in Delhi, the son of a career diplomat, and rose through the ranks of the Pakistan Army to become Chief of the Army Staff in October 1998, appointed by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

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Born: 11 August 1943 wd
Place of birth: Delhi wd
Died: 5 February 2023 wd
Place of death: American Hospital Dubai wd
Citizenship: British Raj, Pakistan wd
Occupation: politician, financier, military personnel, soldier wd
Political party: All-Pakistan Muslim League (2010–2023), Pakistan Muslim League (until 2010) wd
Education: Forman Christian College, Pakistan Military Academy, National Defence University, Royal College of Defence Studies, St Patrick's High School, Karachi wd
Spouse: Sehba Musharraf wd
Official website: generalpervezmusharraf.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook wd

Positions held wd

President of Pakistan (20 June 2001 – 18 August 2008)
Prime Minister of Pakistan (12 October 1999 – 21 November 2002)
Federal Minister for Defence (12 October 1999 – 23 October 2002)
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (8 October 1998 – 7 October 2001)
Chief of Army Staff (6 October 1998 – 28 November 2007)

Awards wd

Sitara-i-Imtiaz
Order of Zayed
Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence
Tamgha-i-Basalat
Imtiazi Sanad
Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud

Questions

When was Pervez Musharraf born?: Pervez Musharraf was born on 11 August 1943 in Delhi.
What positions has Pervez Musharraf held?: Positions held by Pervez Musharraf include: President of Pakistan (2001–2008); Prime Minister of Pakistan (1999–2002); Federal Minister for Defence (1999–2002); Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (1998–2001); Chief of Army Staff (1998–2007).
Where did Pervez Musharraf study?: Pervez Musharraf was educated at Forman Christian College, Pakistan Military Academy, National Defence University, Royal College of Defence Studies.

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