Pervez Musharraf's Death Live Updates: Former Pak Prez's Mortal Remains to be Sent to Pakistan for Burial

Pervez Musharraf's Death Live Updates: The former military ruler died on Sunday in Dubai. According to reports, his mortal remains will be sent to Pakistan for burial.

Pervez Musharraf's Death Live Updates: Pakistan's former military ruler General (retd) Pervez Musharraf died today in Dubai after a prolonged illness. Musharraf, who was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, passed away aged 79 at a hospital in Dubai. Pervez Musharraf had been undergoing treatment at the American Hospital Dubai and was living in the UAE since 2016.

Musharraf was born on August 11, 1943, in Delhi.

His family moved from New Delhi to Karachi in 1947.

Musharraf joined the Pakistan Army in 1964 and was a graduate of the Army Staff and Command College, Quetta.

Stay tuned with Zee News to get all the latest updates related to the death of former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf.

05 February 2023

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Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf's body to be buried in Pakistan

Former Pakistan President and military ruler Pervez Musharraf's body will be shifted to Pakistan for burial. Musharraf died on Sunday (February 5) in Dubai. Pakistan's Consulate General in Dubai issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for his mortal remains to be transported to his nation as per a PTI report.

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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor condoles Pervez Musharraf's demise

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, on Sunday (February 5), condoled the death of former Pakistan military ruler Pervez Musharraf. Taking to Twitter, Tharoor wrote, "Pervez Musharraf, Former Pakistani President, Dies of Rare Disease: once an implacable foe of India, he became a real force for peace 2002-2007. I met him annually in those days at the @un &found him smart, engaging & clear in his strategic thinking. RIP."

“Pervez Musharraf, Former Pakistani President, Dies of Rare Disease”: once an implacable foe of India, he became a real force for peace 2002-2007. I met him annually in those days at the @un &found him smart, engaging & clear in his strategic thinking. RIP https://t.co/1Pvqp8cvjE

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) February 5, 2023

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif offers his condolences to family of General Pervez Musharraf

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered his condolences to the family of General Pervez Musharraf.

"May the departed soul rest in peace," he said in a tweet.

I offer my condolences to the family of General (rtd) Pervez Musharraf. May the departed soul rest in peace!

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 5, 2023

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Pervez Musharraf was only Pakistani General who genuinely tried to address Kashmir issue: Mehbooba Mufti

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has condoled the death of Pervez Musharraf. She said that Musharraf was the "only Pakistani General" who genuinely tried to address the Kashmir issue.

"He wanted a solution according to the wishes of the people of J&K, and acceptable to India and Pakistan," she said.

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WATCH: Pervez Musharraf's old interview with Zee News

Watch: Pervez Musharraf, who died today, spoke to Zee News in 2015. During the interview with Zee News, he had spoken on a host of issues. 

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Pakistan's ex-military ruler Pervez Musharraf was born in Delhi

Pervez Musharraf news: Pakistan's former military ruler General (retd.) Pervez Musharraf was born on August 11, 1943, in Delhi.

His family had moved from the Indian capital to Karachi in 1947.

He joined the Pakistan Army in 1964 and was a graduate of the Army Staff and Command College, Quetta.

13:06 IST

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was main architect of Kargil War

Pervez Musharraf death: Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was the main architect of the Kargil War in 1999, which took place months after then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif signed a historic peace accord with his Indian counterpart Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lahore.

After Pakistan's defeat in Kargil, Musharraf deposed the then Prime Minister Sharif in a bloodless coup in 1999 and ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008 in various positions -- first as the chief executive of Pakistan and later as the President.

13:02 IST

General Pervez Musharraf was suffering from rare disease amyloidosis

Pervez Musharraf death: General Pervez Musharraf was suffering from rare disease amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body.

Message from Family:

He is not on the ventilator. Has been hospitalized for the last 3 weeks due to a complication of his ailment (Amyloidosis). Going through a difficult stage where recovery is not possible and organs are malfunctioning. Pray for ease in his daily living. pic.twitter.com/xuFIdhFOnc

— Pervez Musharraf (@P_Musharraf) June 10, 2022

General (retd) Musharraf, who was living in the UAE since 2016, had been undergoing treatment at the American Hospital Dubai.

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General Pervez Musharraf Dies Aged 79, Former Pakistan President Breathes his Last in Dubai

General Pervez Musharraf, the former Pakistan President, died today aged 79. Pakistan's former military ruler, who was known as the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, died in Dubai after a prolonged illness.