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General Pervez Musharraf's military takeover in October 1999 led to the dismissal of which sitting Prime Minister?

A) Benazir Bhutto
B) Nawaz Sharif
C) Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali
D) Shaukat Aziz

Explanation

General Pervez Musharraf overthrew the elected government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on October 12, 1999, imposing martial law.

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