If you want to explore the country with the closest ties to China, do you think of Pakistan, which is adjacent to the west of China and is often referred to as the "Pakistan Railway"? This affectionate title originated from the majority of netizens, implying that Pakistan and China are "iron buddies" and "iron friends", which is enough to prove the close relationship between the two countries.
Musharraf took over the Olympic torch in Beijing, demonstrating the deep friendship between China and Pakistan. According to reports, there are no patrols along the border between Pakistan and China, and even Pakistani soldiers regularly go to the PLA camps to "eat".
Such a situation would seem unbelievable to other countries. So, what makes the relationship between China and Pakistan so close? This is thanks to the efforts of one man, the former Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan.
The occurrence of a big ** in southwest China shocked the world, especially Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, which suffered 8Level 0 extraordinarily large**, causing a large number of people** and property damage in an instant.
The whole country is united, and the people of the whole country have actively donated money and materials, and have contributed their own strength to the people affected by the disaster in Sichuan. Countries around the world** have also generously donated money to help China tide over the difficulties together.
At the first moment of the disaster, Pakistan's ** Musharraf personally came to the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan to express his sincere concern for the disaster area in China. Four days later, Pakistani C130 military transport planes loaded with tents, blankets and various medicines quickly arrived at the Chinese airport.
Subsequently, Pakistan and various enterprises took action to raise a large number of relief materials to support China's relief work in the disaster area. Pakistan donated $900,000 in relief supplies and $50,000 to the Red Cross Society of China in a short period of time.
Although this amount of money may not be very large compared to some developed countries, it is important to know that Pakistan was still at a relatively low level of development at that time, and the country was relatively poor, so it was not easy to raise so much money in such a short period of time.
Musharraf's steadfastness is so impressive that he has even gone so far as to come up with a national strategic reserve to support China. Pakistan's selfless help to China stems not only from the deep friendship between the two countries, but also from their firm support for China.
In order to deliver more supplies, Musharraf even ordered his seat to be removed and personally sat on the ground with **. This move once again proves the indestructibility of China-Pakistan friendship.
Musharraf's rescue incident has made the Chinese people's favorability soar towards this ** who resolutely supports China-Pakistan friendship, and originally thought that he would enjoy his old age in peace and be remembered by the people forever.
However, on December 17, 2019, the verdict of the Special Court of Pakistan was a big surprise, and the former ** was sentenced to death on charges of "treason".
In just 11 years, why did a person who has made great efforts for China-Pakistan friendship suffer such an unfortunate fate? Is it that the political environment in Pakistan is similar to that of South Korea, and there is a political **?
The answer begins with Musharraf's political career.
Musharraf: A hero who grew up in colonial oppression, Musharraf, a military strongman in Pakistan, was born on August 11, 1943 in New Delhi, the capital of India.
His childhood was spent under British colonial rule, which gave him the ambition to resist foreign aggression from an early age. In order to achieve this ambition, he gave up his admission to a prestigious school at the age of 18 and chose to enter the Pakistan Army Military Academy for military education, and thus began his military career.
During that period, there were constant territorial disputes between Pakistan and India, which gave Musharraf more opportunities to prove his strength. With his practical actions, he proved the courage and tenacity of Pakistani soldiers, and became the pride of Pakistan and a hero in the hearts of the people.
* Residents from many border areas of the network have lost their lives in the invasion of the Indian army, which has angered the Pakistani population. This series of atrocities also fueled resentment in the heart of Musharraf, who once vowed to avenge his compatriots.
At the military academy, Musharraf worked hard to hone his technical and strategic knowledge, eventually graduating with honors and becoming an artillery officer. In 1965, the Indian army once again provoked the war, and the army began to select excellent generals to fight on the front lines.
Seeing this opportunity, Musharraf did not hesitate to write a petition for war, hoping to contribute to the country. After his request was granted, Musharraf followed his troops to the front line with enthusiasm and conviction.
His determination and courage have shown the strength and indomitability of the Pakistani people.
When Musharraf first entered the battlefield, there was no nervousness or anxiety, and he regarded it as his ideal to go into battle and kill the enemy, and his heart was full of surging and excitement. As soon as he arrived at the front, he participated in offensive missions as a vanguard.
After arriving at the position, in the face of the enemy's formation, he did not rush to arrange his troops, but took a few guards to take advantage of the night to go around and observe the terrain. He found that there was an unguarded high ground on the enemy's left, so he led his troops to the high ground, adjusted the direction of the muzzles, and launched a heavy artillery bombardment of the enemy as the battle began.
With Musharraf's cooperation, the Pakistani army managed to achieve a major victory, crushing the Indian army. Musharraf was awarded the Medal of Honour of the Second Class by the army for his outstanding performance.
Later, he distinguished himself in both Indo-Pakistani conflicts, and was soon promoted to senior officer in the artillery unit and served in self-propelled artillery regiments, special operations battalions, artillery units under armored divisions, infantry divisions, and field armies.
In 1964, Musharraf was recommended by the army to study at the Royal Military College in the United Kingdom, and after returning home, he became a professor of military science at the National Defense College of Pakistan. During the years of teaching at the military academy, Musharraf's thinking changed.
He came to realize that the country's internal and external troubles did not come from external military threats alone, and he began to feel that the problem lay in the country's politics. So, at this time, the idea of politics came to his heart.
Musharraf stood out for his exceptional learning abilities and military prowess. On the basis of the solid foundation of the National Defence Academy, he went on to study at the Pakistan General Staff Command School and the Royal National Defence University in the United Kingdom, making him one of the few outstanding generals in the Pakistan army who received a high level of military education.
This profound learning accumulation, coupled with brilliant military exploits, made Musharraf's promotion speed like a rocket. At the age of less than fifty, he attained the rank of major general, becoming the youngest general in the Pakistani army at that time.
Against the backdrop of the popularity of young officers and his status as a professor at the National Defense University, Musharraf's popularity in the military has continued to rise. In just four years, he was promoted to lieutenant general, and three years later he was promoted to general and became chief of staff of the Pakistan Army.
Gradually, Musharraf became the central figure of the Pakistani army. Controlling military power is one of the most important responsibilities of the country's leaders, so as Musharraf's power grew, many worries and jealousies also emerged.
And the most wary of Musharraf was Nawaz Sharif, the prime minister at the time.
At first, Sharif was deeply impressed by Musharraf, a young and promising military general, and not only personally promoted him, but also promoted him to the post of army chief of staff. However, as Musharraf's position of power was secured, Sharif gradually became aware of the young man's hidden ambitions, not only to control the military, but also to intervene in politics.
The most important thing is that the two have very different political positions. Sharif advocated a political system that emphasized both civilian and military forces, while Musharraf advocated an iron-fisted militaristic policy.
This irreconcilable divide intensified in the political struggle, culminating in 1999, when the conflict quietly erupted.
Musharraf came to power in a coup d'état, but suffered a backlash as a result. On October 20, during Musharraf's visit to Sri Lanka, Sharif arbitrarily announced the removal of Musharraf from his post and the arrest of some hard-line army representatives.
Musharraf was so furious by this sudden move that he immediately rushed back home and led his army in a military coup that succeeded in overthrowing Sharif's party and bringing him to the Supreme Court for trial.
Eventually, Sharif was sentenced to exile in Saudi Arabia by the Pakistani military, giving Musharraf complete control of Pakistan. During Musharraf's nearly 10 years of rule, he not only pursued an "iron-fisted policy" at home, but also committed to maintaining friendly relations with Pakistan abroad, of which China was Musharraf's most important partner.
Although Musharraf rose to power in a military coup, he has been criticized internationally and domestically. Western countries included him in the list of the top 10 rulers in the world, while the domestic opposition was unhappy with his draconian measures.
In response to these voices of skepticism and opposition, Musharraf has taken tough measures to crack down. However, as a military man, he adheres too much to hawkish principles and lacks political wisdom, which leads to the growing number of voices opposing him within the country.
In August 2008, a strong wave of resistance was formed at the top of Pakistan, and many people united against Musharraf. In desperation, Musharraf was forced to resign, ending his decade-long rule.
But that's not the end for him.
Musharraf, a former battlefield hero, was indicted by the new ** shortly after leaving office, and eventually underwent arrest, exile, imprisonment, and even accused of involvement** with former Pakistani Prime Minister Benaz Bhutto.
As a result, his fate has attracted much attention and has become the target of criticism from the Pakistani people. However, due to the many supporters behind him, his trial was unusually complicated, and the harshest punishment was avoided on several occasions.
Finally, on December 17, 2019, a special court of three judges handed down the death sentence against him.
Musharraf, who was not allowed to grant any form of bail while on medical parole, managed to escape from prison with the help of others before he was executed and disappeared without a trace.
This combat hero, who was once born and died for the country and the nation, has an ending that makes people feel that the world is impermanent. Nevertheless, Musharraf's contribution cannot be ignored, and the relationship between China and Pakistan has become closer thanks to his efforts, and the Chinese people will remember his contribution and will continue to strive to maintain this friendly relationship.