Emerging Pakistan with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.
President Musharraf speaks to students and diplomats about the future of Pakistan. Among the topics he addresses are: efforts to build economic programs for growth, the threat posed by terrorism and religious extremism, and fostering democratic movements. He also responds to questions from the audience. Sehba Musharraf, first lady of Pakistan, introduces President Musharraf and talks about the status of women in Pakistan.
Pervez Musharraf, currently the President of Pakistan and the Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistani military. He took power on October 12, 1999 after a coup d'etat and assumed the title of President of Pakistan on June 20, 2001.
Bio
Jill Kasle
Marshall, The George Washington University
President Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf is the former President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He has served in the Pakistan Military as Chief of Army Staff, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief Executive of Pakistan.
Begum Sehba Musharraf
First Lady of Pakistan
Stephen Joel Trachtenburg
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, 68, became the 15th president of The George Washington University on August 1, 1988. He came to GW from the University of Hartford (CT), where he had been president for 11 years. Before assuming the presidency of Hartford, Trachtenberg served for eight years at Boston University as vice president for academic services and academic dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Earlier, in Washington, D.C., he was a special assistant for two years to the U.S. Education Commissioner, Department of Health, Education and Welfare. He has been an attorney with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and a legislative aide to former Indiana Congressman John Brademas.
President Musharraf gives an emotional and powerful address surrounding the current state of Pakistan and the country's efforts for growth and democratization. He and his wife demonstrate efforts to abolish discrimination against women, rebuild the country's travel infrastructure, the economy and offering an affirmative action system in business for minorities and women. They were very personable and have a great sense of humor.