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Pakistani General Pervez Musharraf dies at 79

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Former president of Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf, who supported the United States during their invasion of Afghanistan during his reign, has died at the age of 79.

Musharraf died in Dubai, where was living on a self-imposed exile, following a prolonged illness.

Musharraf ruled Pakistan for nearly 10 years after taking power in a blood-free coup in 1999.  

His passing in the United Arab Emirates was confirmed by Pakistan’s embassy in Abu Dhabi.

Musharraf gained praise during his time as President of Pakistan for both a strong economy and for fighting for women’s rights.  He also permitted two private news channels to operate.

Musharraf also survived two assassination attempts during his tenure.

He became an ally of the United States and enjoyed cigars and imported whisky, along with urging Muslims to adopt a lifestyle of “enlightened moderation.”

His family announced in June he was suffering from amyloidosis; this is an incurable condition that sees proteins build up in the body’s organs.  This condition confined Musharraf to hospital for the remaining months of his life.

ARTICLE: PAUL MURDOCH

MANAGING EDITOR: LUKE MOCHERMAN

PHOTO CREDIT: THE TIMES

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Paul, 37, is from Scotland in the UK, but currently lives and works in Bangkok. Paul has worked in different industries such as telemarketing, retail, hospitality, farming, insurance, and teaching, where he works now. He teaches at an all-girls High School in Bangkok. “It’s a lot of work, but I love my job.” Paul has an active interest in politics. His reason for writing for FBA is to offer people the facts and allow them to make up their own minds. Whilst he believes opinion columns have their place, it is also important that people can have accurate news with no bias.

Paul, 37, is from Scotland in the UK, but currently lives and works in Bangkok. Paul has worked in different industries such as telemarketing, retail, hospitality, farming, insurance, and teaching, where he works now. He teaches at an all-girls High School in Bangkok. “It’s a lot of work, but I love my job.” Paul has an active interest in politics. His reason for writing for FBA is to offer people the facts and allow them to make up their own minds. Whilst he believes opinion columns have their place, it is also important that people can have accurate news with no bias.

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