Musharraf planning political return in Pakistan

Former Pakistan military ruler Pervez Musharraf said today he is gearing up for a return to politics and will launch a new party next month – two years after he stepped down as president and left the country following nationwide protests.

Speaking on the sidelines of an investor conference in Hong Kong, Mr Musharraf expressed confidence he could regain popularity and would return to Pakistan for the next national elections, scheduled for 2013. He said he will announce the establishment of the All Pakistan Muslim League in London on October 1 and outline his political platform.