Musharraf case: Rasheed denies reports of consultations with COAS

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Pervaiz Rasheed Thursday brushed aside reports as unfounded of government’s consultations with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in connection with General (retd) Pervez Musharraf.

Talking to media persons here, Pervaiz Rasheed rubbishing the above reports in a section of media and press pointed out that Musharraf’s case is subjudice before a competent court.

“Any announcement in relation to Musharraf would be tantamount to being in clash with legal norms and principles of equality,” he added.

He said no decision has yet been made over Pervez Musharraf’s application for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL).

Rasheed said it was a firm belief of the government that the armed forces represent a national institution and no compromise would be made on it in any circumstances.