Pervez Musharraf: A soldier on many fronts
By DW
07 February 2023 |
5:24 am
Former Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has died in Dubai at the age of 79. His seven-year rule saw a mixture of authoritarian oppression and social liberalization.
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