Sunday, March 24, 2013

Musharraf returns to Pakistan amid death threats

(AP) ? Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf has arrived in his homeland, ending more than four years in self-exile.

The former military strongman's flight from Dubai touched down in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Sunday.

Musharraf is seeking a possible political comeback in defiance of judicial probes and death threats from Taliban militants.

The journey from exile is intended as the first step in his goal of rebuilding his image after years on the political margins.

Since the former general was forced from power, Pakistan's civilian leadership has struggled with a sinking economy, resilient Islamic extremist factions and tensions with Washington over drone strikes and the secret raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

Musharraf represents a polarizing force that could further complicate Pakistan's attempt to hold parliamentary elections in May.

Associated Press

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