Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf addresses to the Nation, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Musharraf said he was handing in his resignation to avoid an impeachment battle that would harm the nation’s interests.

Pakistan\'s President Pervez Musharraf speaks in a televised address to the nation in Islamabad August 18, 2008. Musharraf announced his resignation on Monday in the face of an impending impeachment motion by the ruling coalition government. REUTERS/Press Information Department/Handout (PAKISTAN). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf speaks in a televised address to the nation in Islamabad August 18, 2008. Musharraf announced his resignation on Monday in the face of an impending impeachment motion by the ruling coalition government. REUTERS/Press Information Department/Handout (PAKISTAN). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.


Supporters of Pakistan Muslim League-N party celebrate President Pervez Musharraf\'s resignation in Multan August 18, 2008. (Mohsin Raza/Reuters)

Supporters of Pakistan Muslim League-N party celebrate President Pervez Musharraf's resignation in Multan August 18, 2008. (Mohsin Raza/Reuters)