On this day, 26 years ago, October 12, 1999 (September 4, 1999 in the lunar calendar), a coup occurred in Pakistan and Prime Minister Sharif was placed under house arrest. General Musharraf chaired a meeting of senior military officers on the morning of October 12, 1999, in a crisp autumn atmosphere in Islamabad. There were people coming and going on the main street, and there was nothing unusual about it. Although articles criticizing the current government have appeared in the newspapers from time to time in recent days, and the opposition party has also planned large-scale anti-government rallies, no one expected that a news item on national television would bring another military coup to Pakistan since Zia Haq launched a military coup in 1977. On the afternoon of the 12th, Pakistan's state television broadcast a message saying that Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif had ordered the removal of General Pervez Musharraf, Chairman of the Pakistan Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chief of Army Staff, from his post on the same day. As the top military chief, 58-year-old Pervez Musharraf has always played a pivotal role in Pakistani politics. Musharraf graduated from a famous military academy in Baluchistan Province. He served in the Artillery Regiment in 1964, participated in the War against India in 1965, and took up his current position in 1998. When Sharif announced his dismissal from office, Musharraf had just finished attending his Independence Day celebrations in Sri Lanka and was on his way home. At around 10 p.m., news came on television that Musharraf had returned to Islamabad and was preparing to deliver a television speech. People began to wait in front of the TV again. Pakistani state television began to continuously play songs praising Pakistan, and a videotape was played repeatedly. Time passed, but there was no news. Only one line was printed on the TV screen: "Sharif's government has been dissolved and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Musharraf will deliver an important speech." However, at 12 o'clock in the evening, the important speech did not come, but there was news that frustrated most people: the National Bank of Pakistan announced a holiday on the 13th. Many people can't get their money out. At about 2 a.m. on the 13th, there was still no news. The street was surprisingly quiet. There was no one else, which made people nervous. The number of soldiers inside the iron fence of the Prime Minister's Office has been significantly reduced, and the soldiers on the roofs have also been removed. The troops that had been surrounding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had also disappeared. There are still troops guarding the entrances of TV stations and radio stations, but the soldiers 'expressions are relaxed. At about 3:20 a.m., Musharraf finally came out and delivered a speech. In his speech, he accused Sharif of his dictatorship of shaking the foundation of Pakistan's state and bringing the country's economy to the brink of collapse. He said that the Sharif government completely ignored the military's concerns about the national situation and tried to politicize the military, causing instability in the military. Therefore, in order to stop the turmoil in the country's political situation, the army finally used force. In his speech, he promised that the country's political situation will be very stable and within his control, and "no external force will find an opportunity to take advantage of it." He finally called on the Pakistani people to "remain calm and support your troops in rebuilding the country and finding a path to a prosperous future for Pakistan." In his speech, Musharraf did not mention Sharif's current situation or propose military control. In the early morning of the 13th, the streets of Islamabad were still calm as before, and primary school students had begun to go to school. The headlines of all newspapers were news that Sharif's government had been dissolved. According to media accounts, at 7 pm on the 12th, regular troops appeared on the streets of Islamabad. At around 7:05, some regular troops stormed Pakistan's state television station, and others stormed the Prime Minister's Office. Allegedly, the guards at the Prime Minister's Office did not make any resistance, and some even laid down their weapons on the spot. At around 8 o'clock, more than 10 military vehicles drove into the Prime Minister's Office and no one was allowed to enter or exit. The military imposed so-called "protective supervision" on Prime Minister Sharif and his brother, Chief Minister of Punjab Province, Shahbaz Sharif. At the same time, in other large cities such as Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar, the military has also taken over transportation, communications and other key government departments. The long-term discord between the military and government led to today's coup, and the future direction of the Pakistani regime is still unclear. Since the India-Pakistan Kashmir conflict in 1999, the Pakistani government and military have always had differences on resolving this issue. The Pakistani military is dissatisfied with Sharif's "yielding" to U.S. pressure and call for the withdrawal of "infiltrators" from the Gargil area. However, the Pakistani military and government have always denied this. On September 23, Musharraf delivered a speech, calling it harmonious between the military and government and saying that he would complete his term and would not resign. Musharraf's remarks were targeted-on September 20, U.S. officials issued a statement after meeting with Pakistan's chief minister of Punjab, warning Pakistan not to engage in any domestic actions that violated the constitution and overthrew the current regime. On September 29, Pakistani President signed another order extending Musharraf's term of office as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from the end of April 2000 to October 6, 2001. Although public opinion had different reactions at that time, it did not attract attention. In recent times, the difficulties faced by Sharif's government have also concealed the contradiction between the government and the military to some extent. Sharif's opposition recently formed a "Grand Democratic Alliance" to compete with the government. Various marches and rallies calling for Sharif to step down continue throughout Pakistan. The stagnation of Pakistan's economy has also aroused general public dissatisfaction with the status quo. On October 10, Punjab farmers rallied to protest against low cotton prices, and nearly a hundred people were arrested. In cities, prices are rising rapidly, making urban residents complain. In particular, ethnic vendetta killings that have occurred across the country in recent days have resulted in nearly 100 deaths and injuries, and an atmosphere of terror has shrouded the country. Some analysts said that as the top leader of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Pakistan, Musharraf was ambiguous when dealing with the activities of domestic anti-government factions, which led Sharif to take action, which led to this crisis. General Musharraf was born in August 1943 in New Delhi, India under British rule. A few days before India and Pakistan were divided in 1947, Musharraf, who was only 4 years old, fled India with his parents on the last train and arrived in Karachi, Pakistan. After he left, the Muslims on the train were killed by Hindus and Sikhs. In Karachi, Musharraf and his brother went to a Roman Catholic high school. Although no one in the family had served in the military, Musharraf decided to join the army. Later, he really entered the Kavita Staff College in Gagur, a city in northwest Pakistan, and became a qualified soldier with strict discipline. After graduation, he was left by his alma mater as an instructor, and he also went to the Royal Military College twice for training. He was serving in the artillery unit when the Second Indo-Pakistani War broke out. During 16 days of fierce fighting, Musharraf was awarded the "Warrior Medal" for his bravery. After that, he had a smooth journey and was promoted many times. He was soon appointed commander of the armored and infantry reinforced brigades, with the rank of brigadier general. In 1995, he was promoted to lieutenant general and served as commander of the Magra Military Region, a strategic location near the Indian border. In 1998, General Jehangir Karamat, former chief of staff of Pakistan's army, resigned at odds with then-Prime Minister Sharif. On October 7, Musharraf replaced Jehangir. In April 1999, Musharraf was promoted to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reaching the peak of the Pakistan military. He has high prestige in the military and acts decisively without being rigid. People who have worked with him believe that despite the constant changes in his military rank, he is approachable, has no airs, and treats soldiers and officers alike, so he is very popular. Musharraf is a dutiful son who has always lived with his parents and has a big harmonious family. Musharraf advocates honest governance and strongly condemns former Prime Minister Sharif for abusing his power for personal gain. He announced his assets: a house in the Karachi military camp, 17 hectares of land in Karachi, a farm in Bahawarp, houses in Pindi, Peshawar and Lahore, his parents have property in Islamabad, his daughter has property in Karachi, and so on. Musharraf said that the instalments for the above-mentioned properties have been paid off. In addition, by June 1999, he had paid all income taxes, property taxes and agricultural taxes. Domestic public opinion believes that Musharraf is a moderate reformist with Western tendencies. He advocates that the government give the military more decision-making power and calls for reforms in Pakistan. Although he was busy with government affairs, Musharraf did not forget to reunite with his family. His children were married alone, so he still tried to find time to meet them. Musharraf has a special affection for sports. He is passionate about football, as well as cricket and fitness sports. In addition, he also has deep feelings for the two Beijing breeds of puppies in his family. He once said with a smile that he had special feelings for China. Sharif was born in an industrial family on December 25, 1949 in Lahore, Punjab Province. He graduated from the University of Punjab School of Law with a bachelor of law. In 1981, he served as Minister of Finance, Minister of Sports and a member of the Provincial Advisory Council of Punjab Province. In February 1985, he was elected as a member of the National Assembly and the Punjab Provincial Assembly. In April of the same year, he served as Chief Minister of Punjab Province. In 1988, Sharif was elected chairman of the Islamic Democratic League and once again served as chief minister of Punjab Province. In October 1990, the Islamic Democratic Union won the national election. In November Sharif was elected as the leader of the alliance's parliamentary group and became Prime Minister of the government. In September 1991, he concurrently served as Foreign Minister. Sharif resigned as prime minister in July 1993. In the general election held in February 1997, Sharif's Muslim League won by an absolute majority, and he once again became prime minister. Sharif is an industrialist. As the leader of the Itfaq Industrial Group in Pakistan, he owns 17 sugar and steel factories. He has two sons and two daughters. Sharif served as treasurer of the Pakistan-China Friendship Association in Lahore in the 1970s. In May 1988, he visited China with Prime Minister Junegiu. During his administration, he attached great importance to developing relations with China. He visited China as Prime Minister in February 1991, October 1992 and February 1998, and visited China as Chairman of the opposition Muslim League (Xie faction) in May 1996. Musharraf, who hired Pakistan's chief executive after the coup, ousted Prime Minister Sharif, the situation was unclear after the coup, and Pakistan soldiers stationed in Peshawar were ready with automatic weapons. U.S. Secretary of State Albright said the United States is concerned about the military coup in Pakistan. Muslim residents held a prayer in Lahore, and militiamen were closely monitored. The coup in Pakistan is undoubtedly another problem for newly appointed Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee (right). Residents of Islamabad are reading the newspaper with the headline reading General Musharraf announcing the takeover of power. A family in the capital Islamabad watched Musharraf's televised speech to the country, who staged a coup, held a flag-raising ceremony at a ceremony at the Pakistan Military Academy