Musharraf demonstrated his success through the economic growth he said his country has experienced.
"We have converted a deficit into a surplus," he said.
A 150 percent increase in tax revenue as well as strengthened telecommunications and information technology industries, were some of the economic improvements he mentioned.
Musharraf named government projects that have benefited his people, including a new port, railway system, road infrastructure and water projects. Additionally, nine new science and technology universities are under development, including expanded Ph.D. programs.
Musharraf also discussed what he called "universalizing education" at the primary and secondary level of public schools, by improving literacy and increasing funding. He added that another government initiative is to increase the number of health facilities at a "grassroots level," especially in the remote, rural areas of the country.
Media relations specialist Adela de la Torre said the University invited Musharraf to speak at the school after learning of Musharraf's intent to visit D.C.
"GW has a history of bringing in world leaders like Musharraf," de la Torre said. "It's a good opportunity for our students to give them exposure to international issues and cultures."
Freshman Sasha Frankel, an attendee, said she learned of the event through an e-mail and immediately RSVP'd.
"I'm really lucky, because everyone I know in my classes wanted to (come)," she said.
Frankel said she was impressed with Musharraf's speech on campus.
"It really gives the school some authority that we get these amazing speakers," she said. "I hope the U.S. relations with Pakistan will continue to improve to fight more in the war on terror."
Musharraf's speech was broadcast on C-SPAN and Channel 11.
His visit to GW was just one stop on a two-week tour in the United States, which began last week. Musharraf attended the U.N. General Assembly in New York earlier this week.
Musharraf met with President Bush in the White House earlier Friday. Next week, Musharraf is scheduled to meet Bush again, along with Afghani President Hamid Karzai at the White House. Karzai is scheduled to speak at GW on Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Jack Morton Auditorium in the Media and Public Affairs building.
"We have converted a deficit into a surplus," he said.
A 150 percent increase in tax revenue as well as strengthened telecommunications and information technology industries, were some of the economic improvements he mentioned.
Musharraf named government projects that have benefited his people, including a new port, railway system, road infrastructure and water projects. Additionally, nine new science and technology universities are under development, including expanded Ph.D. programs.
Musharraf also discussed what he called "universalizing education" at the primary and secondary level of public schools, by improving literacy and increasing funding. He added that another government initiative is to increase the number of health facilities at a "grassroots level," especially in the remote, rural areas of the country.
Media relations specialist Adela de la Torre said the University invited Musharraf to speak at the school after learning of Musharraf's intent to visit D.C.
"GW has a history of bringing in world leaders like Musharraf," de la Torre said. "It's a good opportunity for our students to give them exposure to international issues and cultures."
Freshman Sasha Frankel, an attendee, said she learned of the event through an e-mail and immediately RSVP'd.
"I'm really lucky, because everyone I know in my classes wanted to (come)," she said.
Frankel said she was impressed with Musharraf's speech on campus.
"It really gives the school some authority that we get these amazing speakers," she said. "I hope the U.S. relations with Pakistan will continue to improve to fight more in the war on terror."
Musharraf's speech was broadcast on C-SPAN and Channel 11.
His visit to GW was just one stop on a two-week tour in the United States, which began last week. Musharraf attended the U.N. General Assembly in New York earlier this week.
Musharraf met with President Bush in the White House earlier Friday. Next week, Musharraf is scheduled to meet Bush again, along with Afghani President Hamid Karzai at the White House. Karzai is scheduled to speak at GW on Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Jack Morton Auditorium in the Media and Public Affairs building.
