I feel sad that he is going. I have never known how to express admiration for Muslim leaders in some countries. Does one say 'I admire you", then someone reads it and thinks, because a poor person in the US admires them, it is some sort of conspiracy?
Or ignore them, then they feel abandoned?

Lissa, Sacramento, USA

All you people supporting Musharraf dont even know how bad he was for Pakistan.On one hand the west supports democracy and have invaded countries making an excuse that its to free the iraqi people and on the other hand you people support a dictator who nearly lead the country to a civil war.

Ahsan, london,

I am surprised how US and UK are condemning the actions of russia while if they look at themselves they have invaded two sovereign countries without any proof if they were involved in terrorism or had WMDs. When they did it, it was legal now its illegal.

Ahsan Mahmood, london,

The American Pontius Pilate washes his hands again. A good indication of where Bush is heading is to look where all his allies have gone in recent years. Try solvol George. (sand soap)

Udo, Melbourne, Australia

The whole world should be rather worried. Pakistan has nuclear weapons if the nation slides into chaos and another dictator arises - Then what?

Peter, Fortaleza,

Another US ally bites the dust. Note well that the US is not even offering Musharraf asylum. But then Saddam was best buddies with the US at one time. The next Pakistani administration, mindful of the reasons for Musharraf's downfall, will be far less friendly to the US and more supportive of the Taliban.

Andrew Milner, Karuizawa, Japan

A typical long speech by a dictator who caused havoc to judiciary and political institutions. During his time terrorism flourished, poverty level rose, and brought shame to decent Pakistanis. Now slowly things will come out of what he did especially how much money he made.

Sul, Lahore, Pakistna

The West was critical of him when opposition arose against him.P'haps he could've done more to try & prevent deaths in the mosque seige,yet the general impression is that he wished to protect Pakistan's Muslim identity,while putting new emphasis on compassion taught in the Koran & defeating terror.

Joan Moira Peters, Whangarei UK Citizen, temp o/seas in New Zealand

Musharraf would have been impeached this week. While most of his nine years in power was a stable period, but his actions last year of dismissing and arresting Supreme Court judges was illegal and unconstitutional and he did it to keep hold on power, but all dictators fall sooner or later. Thank God

Ajaz Haque, Toronto, Canada

Musharraf's critical mistake was to think he did not have to obey the law or the constitution, like so many seduced by power. His dismissal of the entire supreme court of 60 judges proved his downfall. At least it shows the Judiciary in Pakistan will now emerge as a more independent.

akram, london,

On Sky News this morning he was saying he wasn't resigning - errrrrrrrrrr !!!!

ian payne, walsall,

This is the end for Pakistan. Musharraf's resignation was the green light for a regimen of Western sponsored destabilisation for Pakistan, to allow eventual unilateral American action..(as Obama promises).. the end being along with Afghanistan & Iraq, to create a US pincer around Iran and her oil.

Pepe, London, UK

i think it is the best thing he has done ever

jegr, hawler, iraq

I have been watching pakistan political side very closely and will see what difference does Asif Ali Zardari and the whole clan makes after Musharraf era...
Thank You

dinar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

The real winner from Mr Musharraf’s resignation will be democracy, thanks to Mr Iftakar Muhammad Choudhary who took on Mr Musharraf’s after he was unconstitutionally removed from his post as Chief Justice

Supreme Court judges in other developing countries, especially Africa, should take a leaf from their learned friends in Pakistan and take a lead in the war against dictators.

Sam Akaki, Apach, Uganda

Musharaf made Pakistan into a country of some standing on the world stage. Now there is no leadership In Pakistan, run by a coalition who are well known staunch enemies. One can only pray that now they have what they wanted, they will put nation's interest above their own.

Abdul Qureshi, Cambridge, UK

All is an italian "Magna Magna" I consider as spaghetti pakistan mafia.
Impichment for him is the last thing, he has to imprisoned for century for all mistakes his committed on the Pakistan skin's people!!!!
dany rome Italy

daniele, roma, italia

Pity,the man who did so much for Pakistan should have left 2 years ago with incredible reputation.He was cosidered a messiah by the people until then.Now the so called coalition has nothing to unite against and will start fighting each other in no time. Pakistan needs no zardaris.no sharifs.HELP

yuniskhan, Newport, UK

The path is clear for the Bhutto Sharif clan to pillage the wealth just as they did the last time they were in power. For all of his faults he at least tried to rid the country of corruption. Whether he suceeded is another matter.

Another failed state joins the club

sam, lONDON, uk

Very good news for pakistan.a saner politiacal process will take pakistan out of crisis.

ejaz ur rehman, birmingham, uk

I have been watching pakistan political side very closely and will see what difference does Asif Ali Zardari and the whole clan makes after Musharraf era...We muslims will suffer a lot for the evil deeds of few of us.We are not brave enogh to fight back for our rightsbut just fight between ourselves

dinar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Good riddance. One menace out and many more to go!

Try Gen Musharraf for his crimes, at least, on his own people! Otherwise, he will join the long list of Asif Zardari, Nawaz Sharif and more to create more troubles in future.

Let us see who will be the new puppet of the US.

Krishna R. Kumar, Udupi, India

He does not wield any power so it’s right for the US and the West to discard him. But hoping for any active support from the current regime, against Taliban and AQ, is a waste. The West lost a trusted friend.

Appuhamy, Colombo,

Musharaf no longer has the support of the military or he would have retained power. The danger now is that Pakistan may get a radical Islamic administration (supporting Islamic Jihads). And they do have nuclear weapons & delivery systems. So what will this mean for Israel? Interesting times ahead!

Jimmy C, Letchworth Garden City, UK

Finally, the news we have been waiting for for such a long period. This change is in the best interest of Pakistan and that of the Western governments, who must now work with the democratically elected leadership in Pakistan to fight terrorism in Pakistan and in the rest of World.

Asghar Zaidi, Vienna, Austria

Pakistan has lost a leader comitted to prosperours nation

Mustafa Asgarali, Karachi, Pakistan

Very bad news for Pakistan!

It was sheer perosonal vendetta of Nawaz Sharif that led to his departure. Musharraf was elected by a democratically elected Parliament!

I wish Nawaz Sharif had reacted like Nelson Mandela did. But perhaps he is too small for that kind of high honour.

Abul Mahmood, LONDON, United Kingdom

So people think, now that Musharraf is gone, Pakistan is going to bloom like a daisy. No! I dont think so. Now the 'real' troubles will start with the 'real trouble-makers' on loose. Musharraf was the best thing that ever happened to Pakistan since its independence. He was a hero and will always be.

Roomana, Karachi, Pakistan

It pains me to say this but this is exactly what Pakistan deserves. If Pakistanis want to be lead by a motley crew of spineless, corrupt and cowardly criminals then so be it.

Based on the past six months action's of this "Government" only God knows what they next have in store for Pakistan...

Hassan Azam, Banbury , England

He was a stooge of the west and would not have lasted in power had he not got into bed with Bush and Blair and now that one is gone and other (major supporter is on his way out) he had to go.

To all those who believe the hype that Pakistan is going to be run by a Taliban style govt how many votes

Salma, London,

That takes care of Pakistan's dictator. Now, what about America's? Even more importantly; what about the corporatocracy?

LBattis, Fairfield, U.S.

Now for the devil we don't know.

Jim Nazarawal, Hong Kong,

Finally the dictator has left. If only he had the mind to leave earlier.....

Mo, Dublin, Ireland

So Zardari wins..

The country has been in limbo for the past six months because of this personal vendetta.

Now a zardariite will take office and he will be able to do what he pleases.

Sad day for Pakistan..

Hamad Lone, London, England

It is a sad moment ...

We have people in offices with extremely poor track record. He came from the most disciplined institution with a clean track record.

He has our support

Atti ur Rehman, Lahore, Pakistan

I just wish that working democracy is finally established in this unfortunate country where people have been "disenfranchised"
from nearly just after independence

Imran Ahmed, Karachi, pakistan

Watch this country slide into chaos!
Looks as though the medling US has shot itself in the foot yet again!

waseem , birmingham, uk

Now he is gone Pakistan will look back on these days as the best. Im not saying he was an angel or not corrupt, but without his strong rule I think there will be a slow collapse towards extremism till Pakistan becomes like Iran a Muslim state.

Jas, Alders, Uk