A photo of Mazar-e-Quaid during a ceremony. PHOTO: ONLINE
Authorities have cancelled the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to Pervez Musharraf’s All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) for holding a public gathering at Mazar-e-Quaid.
Talking to The Express Tribune, District East Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Tahir Naveed said the organisers of the gathering had been informed of the NOC’s cancellation.
“It is Musharraf’s right to hold a public gathering but we cannot allow him to hold a public gathering in this scenario when there are security threats,” said Naveed, adding that while police will provide the former president protocol from the airport to any destination he chooses, they would not allow him to hold the gathering. The DIG added that police and Rangers were placed on high alert in the city to avoid any untoward incident upon Musharraf’s arrival today (Sunday). When contacted, the APML spokesperson said the decision was ‘ridiculous’.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 24th, 2013.
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Nice excuse by the concerned official!
Let us pray for the safety of Pervez Musharraf as he returns to his country.
The Commando is not the brightest of individuals but he is a former President.
Why he wants to enter Pakistan now is beyond me!
He should have his day in court and the opportunity to defend himself.
I really hope and pray for PM's safety. His has made mistakes in the past, but he's still a valuable figure and should get an opportunity to be part of the government once more.
Musharraf will get plenty of chances to hold gathering, right now he has to work on his security and safety and to get people on board, as many as he can...when things are better, he can have public gathering as well. There is silent majority of people backing Musharraf.
Yesterday, I was having a haircut, talking to general politics, everyone backed Musharraf and PTI and pledged that they will vote... I was surprised to see their anger for PMLN and PPP.
There is no need to hold public rally in the proposed ground, as the NOC has been cancelled.
General Musharraf can address people of Pakistan through electronic media from his residence, the impact of which will be more than holding a public rally at the ground.
Welcome Home, Pervez Musharraf, The Great Leader !!!