Musharraf leaves for London on first foreign tour after quitting as Pakistan president

Former President General ® Pervez Musharraf today left for London on one-week tour. Pervez Musharraf accompanied by his wife Begum Sehba Musharraf left from the airport here for London by PIA flight PK-785. Following his resignation from the president slot, this is his maiden tour abroad. Sources said that the former president during his tour would address the Cambridge University Students Union besides he would also be holding meetings with the members of different think tanks. Pakistan High Commission will provide full official protocol on his arrival at London.

Former president and Army chief General (retd) Pervez Musharraf quietly left for Britain amid tight security the other day, informed sources told The News.

This is his first visit abroad after stepping down as president on August 18 and it may mark the beginning of his public statements after a long spell of silence.

According to the sources, Musharraf is currently in London and is also expected to go to Cambridge where he may address certain groups. Some political meetings are also on the cards.

Reportedly, Musharraf was at the British High Commission on Thursday to formally apply for a visit visa as he no longer holds a diplomatic passport. He had to go through the usual finger printing for the visa application.