Why Did President Musharraf Resign?

NPR

Published August 18, 2008 at 1:00 PM EDT

Alex Cohen talks to journalist Ahmed Rashid about Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's resignation. The embattled leader left office Monday to avoid impeachment. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says the ousted leader should face trial for treason.

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