The four-star general dodged at least three assassination attempts during his time in office.
Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has died in Dubai aged 79 after a long illness.
He was America's chief regional ally during its invasion of neighbouring Afghanistan, but resigned in 2008 and was forced into exile after a backlash over his constitutional overreach. In more than seven years in office, Mr Musharraf oversaw a stint of economic growth while dodging at least three assassination attempts.
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