Wednesday, August 13, 2008

US envoy seeks safe passage for Musharraf, Nawaz opposes

LAHORE: PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf did not deserve any safe passage, since he sowed the seeds of hatred between the people of Pakistan and the Army, resulting in the death of innocent people.

He said this during a meeting with US Ambassador Anne W Patterson, who called on him at his Raiwind residence.During the meeting, the US ambassador sought a safe passage for President Musharraf, while Mian Nawaz Sharif told her that parliament is the right forum for all the decisions in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of the people.

Matters relating to the impeachment motion, the ongoing military operation in Fata and the current political situation in the country were discussed.The ambassador said her country was committed to supporting the democratic government in Pakistan. She said: “We wish to see a solid political system in Pakistan.” The war against terrorism is not only in the interest of the US, but it is also in favour of Pakistan as well as the world.

Nawaz Sharif opposed any outside interference and said that it would harm the sovereignty of Pakistan. He said the operation in the tribal areas badly damaged the country and condemned bombardment in tribal areas and said the nation would not accept it.


Source : The News - Jang Group

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