Musharraf denies resignation rumours

May 30, 2008 at 6:13 AM EDT

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf dismissed mounting speculation he is preparing to resign while his political opponents and media on Friday clamored for his departure.
A late-night meeting this week between Mr. Musharraf and his successor as army chief fuelled rumours that the long-time U.S. ally in its war on terror could resign.
Pakistan's new civilian government wants to strip the president of key powers and some in the coalition are seeking his impeachment.