Rehman Malik hints at Musharraf's departure

The former interior minister predicts a compromise between ex-president Musharraf and the government.


Web Desk April 10, 2014
The former PPP senator believes Musharraf's is imminent. PHOTO: PID/FILE

Former interior minister and senator Rehman Malik said that he predicts a compromise between ex-president Pervez Musharraf and the government, allowing the former dictator to leave the country.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Malik said that he believes Musharraf's departure is imminent. Musharraf is currently on the Exit Control List (ECL), and is barred from leaving the country.

The former army chief was recently indicted by Supreme Court for high treason -- a charge that carries the death penalty -- for declaring a state of emergency in November 2008, during which he suspended parliament and put many judges, including former Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, under house arrest.

Musharraf's trial has allegedly become a divisive issue between Pakistan's civilian and military establishment. This week, Chief of Army Staff Raheel Sharif issued a strongly worded statement maintaining that the army would preserve its institutional dignity 'at all costs' and alluded to the 'undue criticism' that the army has sustained in recent weeks.

COMMENTS (14)

Ahmed Ali Khan | 10 years ago | Reply

Rehman Malik has lost credibility long ago. He just shoot whatever comes in his mind to be in the news. Please dont pay attention. I wont.

Aam Aadmi | 10 years ago | Reply

The people of Pakistan never trust this British citizen having his business interests (overseen by his wife) in UK. He is behind the grey traffic in the country that has inflicted loss of US$ 1 Billion to Pakistan.

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