Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Tuesday said he was not going to leave Pakistan after resignation.

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf speaks during a news conference broadcast live to the nation August 18, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Local TV channel Express News quoted Musharraf as saying that he resigned for the betterment of the country and he would not accept defeat.

Musharraf said he loved his country and would not leave Pakistan.

Musharraf on Monday announced he would resign for national interest. Local media reports said that he might leave Pakistan after resignation.

(Xinhua News Agency August 20, 2008)