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IN PICS: Reaction to Musharraf’s exit
Musharraf resigned on 18 August, bringing down the curtain on a turbulent nine years in power to avoid the first impeachment in the nuclear-armed nation’s history. The key US ally, who seized power in a 1999 coup, announced the move in a lengthy televised address. (Getty Images)
Pakistani lawyers celebrate after President Pervez Musharraf announced his resignation in front of the presidency in Islamabad. The former army chief, who seized power in a bloodless coup in 1999, had been under huge pressure to quit before the coalition government launched the first impeachment proceedings in Pakistan’s 61-year history. (Getty Images)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf addressing the nation in a television broadcast beamed live to the nation. (Getty Images)
Pakistani men watch the television broadcast of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf at a restaurant in Karachi on August 18, 2008. Musharraf announced his resignation on August 18 in the face of looming impeachment charges, ending a turbulent nine years in power for the key US ally. The former army chief, who seized power in a bloodless coup in 1999, had been under huge pressure to quit before the coalition government launched the first impeachment proceedings in Pakistan’s 61-year history. (Getty Images)
Pakistani men watch President Pervez Musharraf on a television at a railway station in Karachi as he gives his farewell speech. (Getty Images)
An army helicopter carrying Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, leaves the presidency after his resignation in Islamabad. (Getty Images)
Pakistani lawyers celebrate the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf during a march on a street in Karachi. (Getty Images)
More celebrations on a street in Karachi after Musharraf announced his resignation. (Getty Images)
