Pervez Musharraf

He published an autobiography in 2006, titled, ‘In the Line of Fire’.

Pervez Musharraf was born to Syed and Zarin Musharraf in British-ruled India. Four years later, he along with his family relocated to Pakistan, due to the impending partition of India.

His father who was employed with the Government of India, started working for the then newly formed Pakistan government and joined the Foreign Ministry. His first posting was in Turkey and he along with his family moved to Ankara, Turkey, in 1949.

Upon returning to Pakistan in 1957, Pervez Musharraf was enrolled at Saint Patrick’s School in Karachi, later graduating from Forman Christian College University in Lahore.

In 1961, he joined the Pakistan Military Academy and graduated from the same in 1964 with a Bachelor’s degree.

His first appointment was as second lieutenant in the artillery regiment near Indo-Pak border. He first saw battlefield action during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. His unabated courage, determination and gallantry helped him bag a seat at the Special Force School.

He joined Special Service Group (SSG) in 1966 and served the same until 1972. During his stint with Special Service Group, he was promoted to the rank of Army Captain and then a Major. Meanwhile, in the 1971 war against India, he served as the company commander of a SSG commando battalion.

In 1974, he became Lieutenant Colonel and in four years duration was appointed Colonel. In the 80s, he enrolled himself at the National Defense University (NDU) to study political science. He later served as the professor at the Command and Staff College and NDU.

His experience in mountain and arctic warfare helped him attain the position of a Brigade Commander in 1987 for a new brigade of SSG near Siachen glacier.

Later in 1990-91, he moved to Britain to study at the Royal College of Defense Studies.

This Pakistani politician served as the President of the country from 2001 until 2008. He has a profound interest in music and was seen performing with the rock music band, Junoon in 2001.