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Friday, January 20, 2012
Musharraf likely to delay homecomingISLAMABAD: Former president Pervez Musharraf came under mounting pressure on Thursday to delay his return from exile as he admitted that he would be in danger if he went back to Pakistan. Friends and supporters advised Musharraf to put off a homecoming announced between January 27-30 after the government said that he would be arrested if he returned from more than three years of self-imposed exile in London and Dubai, Aides fear that the government, under massive pressure from the military and the judiciary, may exploit Musharraf’s return to divert attention from a series of crises likely to force early elections within months. “A meeting of the party’s central executive committee has been summoned on January 25-26 in Dubai to make a final decision. Musharraf will chair the meeting,” All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Centeral Secretary Muhammad Ali Saif said. In an interview broadcast on BBC Radio 4, Musharraf admitted he would be in danger in Pakistan. However, speaking from Britain, the ex-president said he wanted to stick to his plan and fly home at the end of January. “I have to return no doubt whatsoever. My decision stands between the 27th and the 30th of January. My party leaders in Pakistan are looking at the implications of my return and will give me the recommendation whether to return or whether to postpone.” Musharraf said. afp
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk