(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Gilani kicked up a controversy on Friday when he said that talks held with the establishment in 2008 had led to the understanding about Gen.
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has distanced itself from former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s opposition to a trial of former military ruler Gen. (retd) Pervez Musharraf declaring it was in favour of his trial under Article 6.
“Gen. Musharraf is himself responsible for the situation he is facing today. When he had himself decided to end the understanding and return to the country despite opposition by the military as well he will now have to face the trial (under Article 6)” Dawn quoted Qamar Zaman Kaira the information secretary of the PPP as saying.
Gilani kicked up a controversy on Friday when he said that talks held with the establishment in 2008 had led to the understanding about Gen. Musharraf’s resignation and going abroad. Gilani claimed that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was also part of the negotiations held with the establishment to persuade Gen. Musharraf to step down to avoid impeachment proceedings.
Gilani opposed the government’s move to try the former military ruler under Article 6. He had termed the PML-N’s “present conduct” on the issue of Gen Musharraf not correct. “It should keep in mind the details agreed upon with the establishment” he said.
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