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'''Pervez Musharraf''' (b. August 11, 1943) is the current [[President]] of [[Pakistan]], having seized power in a [[coup]] on October 12, 1999. He is considered a key ally of the [[United States]] in the fight against global [[terrorism]].

'''Pervez Musharraf''' (b. Delhi on August 11, 1943) is the current [[President]] of [[Pakistan]], having seized power in a [[coup]] on October 12, 1999. He is considered a key ally of the [[United States]] in the fight against global [[terrorism]].

Musharraf began his military career in 1964.

::Musharraf began his military career in 1964. He ''was promoted to the rank of General on 7th October 1998 and appointed Chief of Army Staff. He was given the additional charge of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee on 9th April 1999 which he relinquished in October 2001. He performed his duties as the Chief Executive of Pakistan from 12 th October 1999 to the time he became President. He is now the COAS and the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.'' [http://www.presidentofpakistan.gov.pk/ Biography General Pervez Musharraf]

 

Musharraf is married to Begum Sehba. They have two children, Ayla and Bilal, and both are married. They have two grand daughters from Ayla; a grandson and a grand daughter from Bilal.

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