How did general Pervez Musharraf become the president of Pakistan?

Parvej Musharraf was the General of the military coup of Pakistan.

• He overthrew the democratically elected government and declared himself chief executive of the country.

• Later he declared himself as the President of Pakistan.

• In 2002, a referendum was held in Pakistan where he was granted 5-year term of office.

• It was revealed later that the referendum was based on malpractices and fraud.

• He made amendments in the Constitution that made him supreme, and no decision was to be taken without his grant.