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Then Pakistan Gen. Pervez Musharraf gestures at a news conference, Thursday March 23, 2000, in Islamabad. Gen. Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, an official said Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. He was 79.(AP Photo/B.K. Bangash, File)

History As It Happens: America’s man in Pakistan

By Martin Di Caro

Then Pakistan Gen. Pervez Musharraf gestures at a news conference, Thursday March 23, 2000, in Islamabad. Gen. Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, an official said Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. He was 79.(AP Photo/B.K. Bangash, File)

Officials: Plane carrying Musharraf’s body lands in Pakistan

Associated Press

Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf addresses the U.N. General Assembly on Nov. 10, 2001, at the United Nations headquarters in New York. An official said Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan military ruler who backed the U.S. war in Afghanistan after 9/11, has died. (AP Photo/Beth Keiser, File)

Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan martial ruler in 9/11 wars, dies

By Jon Gambrell and Munir Ahmed - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, April 15, 2013 file photo, Pakistan's former President and military ruler Pervez Musharraf addresses his party supporters at his house in Islamabad, Pakistan. On Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, a Pakistani court, overturned the death sentence given to the country's ailing former dictator, saying a special court that last month convicted and sentenced Musharraf had been formed in violation of the law. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash, File)

Pakistan court overturns death penalty for ex-president

By ZAHEER BABAR - Associated Press

Pakistan to fire judge who wants Musharraf’s body hanged

By MUNIR AHMED - Associated Press

Musharraf sees “personnel vendetta” behind his conviction

By MUNIR AHMED - Associated Press

In this April 20, 2013, file photo, Pakistan's former President and military ruler Pervez Musharraf arrives at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, Pakistan. A Pakistani court sentenced the country's former military ruler to death in a treason case relating to the imposition of a state of emergency by him in 2007 when he was in power. Musharraf who is apparently sick and receiving treatment in Dubai where he lives was not present in the courtroom when judges announced ruling on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed, File)

Pervez Musharraf case: Pakistan sentences former dictator to death in treason case

By Munir Ahmed - Associated Press

Pakistani court orders Musharraf to appear or forfeit rights

Associated Press

Supporters of the former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf chant slogans outside the special court in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, March 31, 2014. A special Pakistani court Monday indicted former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on five counts of high treason, marking a sharp blow to the country’s powerful military. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)

Pakistani court indicts Musharraf in treason case

By Rebecca Santana and Munir Ahmed - Associated Press

Pakistan court dismisses Musharraf medical request

By Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 photo, supporters of Pakistan's former president and military ruler Pervez Musharraf rally in Karachi, Pakistan. A prosecutor and defense lawyer say Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf who is facing a high treason case wants to be treated abroad for a heart disease. (AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

Pakistan’s Pervez Musharraf wants heart treatment abroad

By Munir Ahmed - Associated Press

Pakistan’s Musharraf no show in court; bomb found

By Rebecca Santana - Associated Press

Pakistani police officers stand guard outside the residence of former President Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad on Dec. 24, 2013. A bomb scare Tuesday delayed the first hearing in a high treason case against Musharraf, said police and legal officials. (Associated Press)

Bomb scare delays Musharraf high treason hearing

By Rebecca Santana and Zarar Khan - Associated Press

** FILE ** Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf addresses his party supporters on April 15, 2013, at his house in Islamabad. (Associated Press)

Pakistan to try ex-President Pervez Musharraf for treason

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf arrives at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf charged in Benazir Bhutto assassination

By Zarar Khan - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this April 20, 2013, file photo, Pakistan's former President and military ruler Pervez Musharraf arrives at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, Pakistan. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Monday, June 24, 2013, Musharraf, who ousted him in a coup over a decade ago should be tried for treason. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed, File)

Pakistan’s P.M. Nawaz Sharif: Pervez Musharraf should face treason charge

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (center), surrounded by guards, arrives at the airport in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday, March 24, 2013, after more than four years in self-exile. Mr. Musharraf is seeking a possible political comeback in defiance of judicial probes and death threats from Taliban militants. (AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

Pakistan’s Pervez Musharraf gets bail in one case, awaits bail in another

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf arrives at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Leading prosecutor in the Pervez Musharraf case shot dead in Pakistan

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf arrives at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Pakistan’s Pervez Musharraf escapes treason charges — for now

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf addresses his party supporters on April 15, 2013, at his house in Islamabad. (Associated Press)

Police take Pakistan’s Musharraf into custody

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times