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Benazir murder case: FIA seeks more time to arrest Musharraf
FIA requests ATC for more time to arrest Musharraf, in the assassination case of Benazir Bhutto.
Former President Pervez Musharraf
RAWALPINDI:
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday requested the Anti Terrorism Court for more time to arrest former president Pervez Musharraf, currently residing in London, in the assassination case of Benazir Bhutto.
During the course of hearing at Adiala Jail, Deputy Director FIA Khalid Rasool informed the court that the FIA had requested the Interior Ministry to approach the Foreign Ministry for the former president’s extradition.
He said that the FIA requires at least a month to extradite Musharraf. The court directed the agency to ensure his arrest on the next date of hearing.
However Public Prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfiqar and Chaudhry Azhar submitted an application before the court, stating that the superintendent and deputy Adiala Jail did not allow them to enter the jail for the hearing of the case.
They said that the jail authorities acted on the behest of former city police officer Saud Aziz and SP Khurram Shahzad who were accused in this case. Special Judge Rana Nisar Ahmed accepted their application and issued notices to the respondents for next date of hearing
Meanwhile, former city police officer Saud Aziz and superintendent police Khurram Shahzad were not formally indicted because the public prosecutors could not enter Adiala jail.
Earlier on February 18, the court reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for Musharraf to be sent to his London address.
The former president is allegedly involved in the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto due to his failure to provide her with adequate security.
Musharraf, despite being aware of the imminent danger to Bhutto’s life, did not take the requisite security measures to prevent her assassination, according to a 57-page report submitted earlier in the court.
The FIA has submitted three charge-sheets in this case, with the first one submitted in May 2010 that held the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan responsible for Bhutto’s assassination. The second charge-sheet submitted in September 2010 held former police officials Saud Aziz and Khurram Shahzad responsible while the third charge sheet submitted in February held Musharraf responsible for Bhutto’s murder.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 6th, 2011.
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Can anyone come up with concrete evidence? I don’t think so! This is victimisation from courts, Govt and PML N. Musharraf is not a person to be cowed down. Justice will prevail ultimately. Recommend
It gives so much pleasure just to read that arrest warrants are running Gen Perwaiz Musharraf though he is not yet arrested. This gentleman sold Pakistan to America, stayed beyond the prescribed time as Army Chief by extending retirement term for himself, snatched other terms as chief and made a mistake to try to come as politician before Pakistanis to whom he betrayed. He was a commando but could not stand before some low ranking American politicians .Recommend
kazmis
Do you have any prove my boy ?
Dont do hanky panky dude just talk with the light of proof. Come and see Karachi and other cities of Pakistan. See the Communication industry, see the Stock.
Why the politicians are stopped saying to ARMY that dont do operation……Why in his ERA politicians was saying this. Now every politician happy with operation?
As salim said “”This is victimisation”"Recommend
Musharraf didn’t leave any stone unturned to sell the whole nation.He is the murdere of many Pakistanis including the killing of innocent students at Lal Masjid,Killing of Bugtti,handing over of many Pakistanis to America notably Aafia Siddiqui,dishonouring Dr.Abdul Qadeer Khan,Hero and benfactor of the Nation.
He allowed Blackwaters to come into Pakistan on spy mission and fuel civil war, and sectarian violence.
He received money and other donations from the people in the name of”Flood Relief Program” and kept all the donations and then with that money He is staying in Luxury in UK.
He is the fugitive and absconder.He must be extradited.
Insha Allah, Allah will punish him in this world for his crimes against Pakistanis.He will face the Music:::Recommend
It is sad to see such a news. I wonder why these people forget the wisdom Mr Musharraf had shown in the delicate circumstances when the country faced real international and internal threats, how he rescued Pakistan from American invasion and put economy on the path of recovery achieving what no political party could achieve in the history of Pakistan? It is not more than backward, irresponsible and harmful politics to which will fall victim all these people who refuse to think with a broad mind and one day will realise how wrong they have been. Political views based on personal interests, emotional bursts, immature half thinking and unrealistic baseless perceptions of actual facts can only cause further destruction of the nation and of the culture creating further barriers in the path of prosperity and achievement of dreams of the youth suffering from sad reality of everyday life.Recommend
@Aikaaf Suleman:
“innocent students at Lal Masjid” + “Bugtti” + “Aafia Siddiqui” + “Dr.Abdul Qadeer Khan” ————- quite a list of innocent people! ——- let’s redefine innocence.Recommend
@Aikaaf Suleman:
You are so confused! The floods hit LONG after he resigned from office. Perhaps you are refering to the Sharif’s or people in power. I would agree with you then!!!Recommend
@Uza Syed:
@Umair Mallick:
Your comments most appreciated! Well said!Recommend
@Umair Mallick yes the development was only mobile phones and cable which crushed the foundations of our society and values, due to the impact of cables even childrens didnt kno the names of ALLAH but they can tell u the names of hindu bagwans like krishna and muthu etc, if this is the pakistan for which our forefathers give sacrifices so congritualtions to u we have already left itRecommend
@ shahab… you sir are a buffoon..Recommend
@shahab
Cables and dishes came in long before Musharraf came in 90′s Star Plus
was favourite before Musharraf your memory is short if don’t like mobile phones no body forcing you to use.Why your favourite Gov not banned media since last three years?Recommend
Musharraf Is the best Leader. Pakistan needs leaders lke Musharraf…long live Musharraf long live PakistanRecommend
Musharraf is in Dubai not in London and it is known by Judges and FIA they are trying to fool every bodyRecommend
Mushy should be arrested for a whole lot of crimes and brought to trial.Recommend