Wednesday August 20, 2008  12:46 pm

By MUNIR AHMAD

Associated Press Writer

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pervez Musharraf seems to be enjoying himself.

One day after Pakistan's longtime president resigned to avoid impeachment, he was playing tennis and relaxing with family and friends at his army-guarded residence, a close aide said.

``He was in a good mood, very relaxed,'' said Tariq Azim, who was among 30 supporters who gathered at the house outside the capital, Islamabad, on Wednesday. ``We used to meet him there in the past, but with no official duties, he was completely different.''

The future of Musharraf - who could face charges of treason, a crime punishable by death - has been the subject of debate since he reluctantly stepped down after nearly nine tumultuous years in power.

Some analysts speculated the one-time military ruler did so only after winning guarantees against criminal prosecution or forced exile, though the coalition government that forced the ouster insists no deal was reached.

Azim said Musharraf told party members he had no plans to flee.

In fact, he said the former U.S. ally in the war on terror was building a house nearby, where he would live after construction was complete.