Musharraf offered 5-year exile deal: Kasuri
Musharraf's spokesman denied Kasuri's claim saying no such deal offer is in his knowledge.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Former President Pervez Musharraf’s lawyer Ahmed Raza Kasuri claimed on Wednesday that government has offered a five-year exile deal to former president; however the claim was denied by Musharraf’s spokesman Rashid Qureshi, Dunya News reported.
Earlier, Government resolved not to remove former president Pervez Musharraf’s name from Exit Control List (ECL) on Wednesday after holding detailed consultations, Dunya News reported.
According to Dunya News sources, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made the decision after thorough consultations with party leaders and Army Chief that lasted over 2 days. The majority of those consulted opposed the removal of Musharraf’s name from ECL.
Interior Minister has written a detailed letter to former president formally informing him about government’s decision.
Reportedly, Musharraf is likely to file an appeal against the decision in Supreme Court.
Former president had written to federal government requesting removal of name from ECL. Following government’s decision, Musharraf’s spokesperson issued a statement saying such a decision was expected and that government’s intention has been exposed through this decision.
The spokesperson said that court had made it clear that former president is a free man, adding that government’s decision will be challenged in Supreme Court.
It is pertinent to mention here that Special Court hearing Musharraf treason trial had said on Monday that it is the federal government that has put Musharraf’s name on ECL adding that only federal government can remove it.
Musharraf had pleaded the special court to allow him to leave the country to visit his ailing mother. Special Court’s registrar
Court had adjourned the hearing until April 15.
