Musharraf Resigns

From Global Security --

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, under a serious threat of impeachment from the country's governing coalition, has announced he is resigning from office "in the interest of the nation."

Musharraf said in an hourlong televised speech that he can prove that allegations made against him by his political opponents in parliament are false. But he said doing so would result in a long political crisis -- and that no mater who won that battle, Pakistan would suffer.

"After looking at the whole situation and, after consulting my legal advisers and close political supporters, and on their advice, I am announcing my resignation today," he said. "My resignation will be delivered to the speaker of the National Assembly today." More...