ISPR’s silence over statement of Musharraf irks Farhatullah

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senator Farhatullah Babar in senate session on Friday, taking ISPR to task for its silence over Musharraf’s statement claiming army didn’t want his trial, said that the ISPR issued handout against the political statement of Jmaat-e- Islami (JI), but keeping silence over Musharraf’s, Geo News reported.

The country’s political and security situation was being discussed in the senate session under senate Chairman Nayyar Hussain Bukhari here.

Responding to senator Farhatullah Babar, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senator Raja Zafrul Huque said that the defence minister has clearly stated army not concerned with the trial of Musharraf and they should not be dragged into it.

Awami National Party (ANP) Haji Adeel said that the policy was not clear whether the government wanted talks with the Taliban or operation, adding the government seemed more interested in Pervez Musharraf’s case than restoration of peace.

When Chairman senate asked Haji Adeel to wrap up his speech, he replied he would do so, but those who were wrapping up the national assets, what to do with them.

Later, the senate session adjourned until Monday.