Pakistan

Musharraf has the right to enter politics: Zardari

President Zardari says Musharraf should enter politics, but in a democratic way.

Express October 07, 2010

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said that former president Pervez Musharraf has the right to enter politics but should only do so in a democratic way.

He added that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) followed politics of reconciliation and would continue to work with other parties.

Zardari's statements come after Musharraf's launch of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) and the former president's scathing attacks on politicians, which included calling the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) a mistake.

On the issue of Dr Aafia's sentence, Zardari said that the government would help her family appeal for her release.

He appreciated the efforts of the media and advised media persons to stay clear of sensationalism, reporting the truth to the masses. Zardari also said a Benazir Bhutto Journalist Card and an insurance package would also be introduced for the journalist community.

COMMENTS (13)

Kamran Wazir | 13 years ago | Reply hmm

Kamran Wazir | 13 years ago | Reply they are all the same .part of the new world order of the USA. and not even the MMA party is separated from them.they areall working for the interest of united states.nothing else.

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Taskeen Zafar | 14 years ago | Reply Musharraf is a mystified and weak person and his statements should not be given importance. There is a long list of wrongdoings during his ten years rule including the killing of so many innocent people in the Lal Masjad episode. Musharraf has to face the trial on return to country for his actions during the rule. Musharraf committed big blunder in the shape of Kargil adventure which defamed country in the comity of nations. On the other hand Ashfaq Pervez Kayani is a professional soldier and there are no chances of military intervention in the affairs of democratic government. It is a good omen for the nation that country has a pro-democracy Army Chief. We all hope that he will never indulge in any unconstitutional practice. He is not even expected to do something under so-called Article 190.Any request made to military will be sent to Defence Minister as per SOP!

Sameer Iqbal | 14 years ago | Reply Very well written Ms Maliha Siddiqi, I am in total agreement with u!!

Tahira Azeem | 14 years ago | Reply Yes, I agree that Zardari picture should be changed. Express Tribune should look at this: http://www.arsalanonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/zardari.jpg

Maliha Siddiqui | 14 years ago | Reply President Zardari says that Mushrraf has right to enter politics but through democratic way, I have the same opinion and I think everyone who want democracy in the country would endorse President’s statement regarding Musharraf. He should come back because he is answerable to people of Paksitan. Pervez Musharraf had lost his mind after losing his government and had become insane. Musharraf lacked discretion and polity, which were essential in politics. Musharraf’s arrival is very important for Pakistan, as we need answers for many crimes he did against the nation. His arrival is important for strengthening rule of law as it will give chance to trial him for his unconstitutional actions. I am sure if people in NWFP and Baluchistan get a chance to file cases against him in the courts for his crimes against humanity, it will help in calming down the situation in many parts of our country. It will give a chance for Army to restore its image in the eyes of many, who have grievances against the national institution due to the policies by former dictators. Musharraf’s arrival will also be a big test for our civil society, media and the Pakistani nation as a whole. It will give us a chance to set precedence of indiscriminate justice and rule of law. I hope we will take the right decisions without falling to our prejudices and greed.

Shani Syed | 14 years ago | Reply Yes Mr. president... I am sure this was understood after the confessions he made on swiss court cases, I scratch your back u scratch mine... Hmm I am waiting for CJ Iftikhar to let us know to when he shall be welcoming Mush for now Mush be happy you rae officially welcome to Pakistan by our President himself

Naveen Naqvi | 14 years ago | Reply Musharraf is a mystified and weak person and his statements should not be given importance. There is a long list of wrongdoings during his ten years rule including the killing of so many innocent people in the Lal Masjad episode. Musharraf has to face the trial on return to country for his actions during the rule. Musharraf committed big blunder in the shape of Kargil adventure which defamed country in the comity of nations. He is not even expected to do something under so-called Article 190.Any request made to military will be sent to Defence Minister as per SOP! On the other hand Ashfaq Pervez Kayani is a professional soldier and there are no chances of military intervention in the affairs of democratic government. It is a good omen for the nation that country has a pro-democracy Army Chief. We all hope that he will never indulge in any unconstitutional practice.

aNu | 14 years ago | Reply @ Tania :) LOL

Arsalaan Haleem | 14 years ago | Reply @Tani: LOL..hilarious. Love the last time.

Tani | 14 years ago | Reply @Bunty: Please send some good pics of Mr. Zardari to the editor of Express. Maybe some poses in his houses in France or the UK would be nice don't you think. Or better yet you can send some famous pics of him similing, face shots you know, they are all over the web. He looks so good with his teeth showing. Nazar naa lag jaay.

parvez | 14 years ago | Reply Zardari has to be apprectated. He is smarter than Musharraf,Nawaz,Imran,the Chaudrys, Fazlu and Munawar put together.

Bunty | 14 years ago | Reply Why does Express Tribune always stick this same apprehensive-eyed photo of Zardari? don't you have any better pics?

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