Pervez Musharraf was a former Pakistani military general and politician .

Served as the President of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008

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– Joined Pakistan Army in 1964 and became its Chief of Army Staff in 1998

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– Took power in a military coup in 1999, overthrowing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

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– Criticized for handling of civil liberties and human rights, and supporting U.S. in War on Terror

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– Signed the Lahore Declaration with Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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– Faced legal challenges including treason and murder charges after leaving office

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– Has lived in self-imposed exile in Dubai since 2016

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– Remains a controversial figure in Pakistani politics.

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Passed away at the age of 79.

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