Pakistan’s former military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, has died at the age of 79 in a hospital in Dubai. The news of his death was confirmed by the Pakistan army. The general, who took power in 1999 through a bloodless coup, was serving as the country’s army chief, chief executive, and president during the 9/11 attacks in the United States. He was Washington’s main regional ally during the invasion of Afghanistan and managed to survive multiple assassination attempts by militants.
An analyst, Hasan Askari, noted that Musharraf’s decision to join the war against terror brought a positive impact, resulting in an influx of aid. The senior military officials extended their condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul.
