Musharraf says he’ll return before polls

E-Paper | June 10, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Former president Pervez Musharraf has said he will return to Pakistan before the upcoming general elections.

According to a statement issued here on Thursday, retired Gen Musharraf was speaking at a press conference in Dubai where he confirmed that he would lead a party in the polls.

Though, he said, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) opposed his return and was continuously creating hurdles for him, he was not scared to come back because the judicial atmosphere had changed and now he could hope for justice.

He lauded the Supreme Court for its verdict barring Nawaz Sharif from heading the PML-N, saying he believed in ‘Pakistan First’ and that it was the right time for him to return to the country.

Replying to a question, the former president said he would decide at the right time whether he should land in Lahore, Karachi or Islamabad.

Published in Dawn, February 23rd, 2018

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Dr Ibrahim

Feb 23, 2018 07:46am

The nation will welcome your return. The need of the hour, is strong, high integrity leaders, who can lead Pakistan

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Saif Zulfiqar

Feb 23, 2018 02:33pm

We miss you. Though you will have to face many odds, but you can conquer all these odds.

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Amir Hasee

Feb 23, 2018 03:59pm

I don't think so he has courage to face court and allegation on him. He is like a politician to retreat when the situation is bed. Might be he think that he will rule the once again to include some flying horses with him. He must take rest i dubai for his back problem.

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R K Pattath

Feb 23, 2018 04:00pm

Musharraf is a Great General. Though an usurper, he was a reasonably good President too. Now he had stooped too low to save his skin and call himself a supporter of JuD and LeT. Really shameful.

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noworries

Feb 23, 2018 04:12pm

who is he?

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Alba

Feb 23, 2018 05:03pm

He is lying through his teeth or he is delusional.

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Hassan

Feb 23, 2018 05:09pm

Can you stay out of the country, out of politics and out of media glare? It's time that you retired. I mean really retired!

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