Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai

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By CNN February 05, 2023 10:27 (EAT)
Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf during a press conference in Islamabad on November 11, 2007. John Moore/Getty Images

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Pakistan’s former President General Pervez Musharraf has died in Dubai after a prolonged illness at Dubai American Hospital, according to a statement from the Pakistani military.

In a statement sent to CNN, senior military officials expressed their “heartfelt condolences” on the “sad demise of General Pervez Musharraf.”

The statement read: “ISPR CJCSC & Services Chiefs express heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of General Pervez Musharaf, former president, CJCSC and Chief of Army Staff. May Allah bless the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved family.”

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