Ahmadinejad predicts oil at $150 a barrel

TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad predicted that the price of crude oil will increase in future to $150 a barrel due to "political circumstances" and not market factors.

"The political circumstances are deciding the prices ... not the market ones," Ahmadinejad whose nation is the current president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) told reporters at a news conference.

"You asked me if I think the prices will increase? Yes the price of oil will increase. I think in a time frame it can reach around 150 dollars (a barrel)," he said without elaborating.

Iran is OPEC's second largest oil exporter.

Ahmadinejad predicts oil at $150 a barrel

TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad predicted that the price of crude oil will increase in future to $150 a barrel due to "political circumstances" and not market factors.

"The political circumstances are deciding the prices ... not the market ones," Ahmadinejad whose nation is the current president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) told reporters at a news conference.

"You asked me if I think the prices will increase? Yes the price of oil will increase. I think in a time frame it can reach around 150 dollars (a barrel)," he said without elaborating.

Iran is OPEC's second largest oil exporter.

President Obama on Death of Osama bin Laden

President Obama praises those Americans who carried out the operation to kill Osama bin Laden, tells the families of the victims of September 11, 2001 that they have never been forgotten, and calls on Americans to remember the unity of that tragic day.

President Obama on Death of Osama bin Laden

President Obama praises those Americans who carried out the operation to kill Osama bin Laden, tells the families of the victims of September 11, 2001 that they have never been forgotten, and calls on Americans to remember the unity of that tragic day.

US to pull out warplanes, missiles from Libya mission

WASHINGTON: The US military is poised to withdraw its combat jets and Tomahawk missiles from the air campaign against Libya's regime, as NATO allies take the lead in bombing Moamer Kadhafi's forces.

With NATO taking charge of the coalition effort on Thursday, US officials confirmed Friday that American fighters, ground-attack aircraft and cruise missiles would be pulled out of the operation starting this weekend.

The move follows pledges by President Barack Obama to quickly shift the lead to allies in the NATO-led coalition, with the US military playing a supporting role -- providing planes for mid-air refueling, jamming and surveillance.

"As we transition to a support role, our focus will be on providing enabling capabilities and not on strike capabilities," a US defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

Some lawmakers heavily criticized Obama over the decision at hearings on Thursday, saying NATO allies lacked ground-attack aircraft that were crucial against the Libyan regime's tanks and artillery.

In keeping with the handover, US sorties aimed at striking targets in Libya had also been scaled back in recent days.

American pilots flew only 10 out of 74 strike sorties in the past 24 hours up to 0800GMT Friday, the US defense official said.

US naval ships were also being gradually withdrawn from the seas off Libya and Tomahawk cruise missile attacks from American submarines had receded after an onslaught in the opening days of the operation.

No Tomahawk missiles had been launched in the past 24 hours, the official said.

Top US military officer Admiral Mike Mullen said the planes being withdrawn included the heavily-armed A-10 Thunderbolts and AC-130 gunships, both used to hit tanks and other ground targets.

Mullen said the combat aircraft would be on stand-by and could be ordered back to the mission if requested by the Canadian officer now leading the operation, Lieutenant General Charles Bouchard.

Some Republican lawmakers accused Obama of taking a half-hearted approach to the war, pulling out ground-attack aircraft just as opposition forces were on the retreat.

"Your timing is exquisite," Republican Senator John McCain told Mullen and Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

McCain, defeated by Obama in the 2008 presidential election, said that "withdrawing our unique offensive capabilities at this time sends the exact wrong signal both to our coalition partners as well as to the Kadhafi regime, especially to those Libyan officials whom we are trying to compel to break with Kadhafi."

Mullen said a US commander in the operation had assured him that allied aircraft were completely capable.

The commander "had a high level of confidence that they would be able to continue to execute this mission," Mullen said.

US to pull out warplanes, missiles from Libya mission

WASHINGTON: The US military is poised to withdraw its combat jets and Tomahawk missiles from the air campaign against Libya's regime, as NATO allies take the lead in bombing Moamer Kadhafi's forces.

With NATO taking charge of the coalition effort on Thursday, US officials confirmed Friday that American fighters, ground-attack aircraft and cruise missiles would be pulled out of the operation starting this weekend.

The move follows pledges by President Barack Obama to quickly shift the lead to allies in the NATO-led coalition, with the US military playing a supporting role -- providing planes for mid-air refueling, jamming and surveillance.

"As we transition to a support role, our focus will be on providing enabling capabilities and not on strike capabilities," a US defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

Some lawmakers heavily criticized Obama over the decision at hearings on Thursday, saying NATO allies lacked ground-attack aircraft that were crucial against the Libyan regime's tanks and artillery.

In keeping with the handover, US sorties aimed at striking targets in Libya had also been scaled back in recent days.

American pilots flew only 10 out of 74 strike sorties in the past 24 hours up to 0800GMT Friday, the US defense official said.

US naval ships were also being gradually withdrawn from the seas off Libya and Tomahawk cruise missile attacks from American submarines had receded after an onslaught in the opening days of the operation.

No Tomahawk missiles had been launched in the past 24 hours, the official said.

Top US military officer Admiral Mike Mullen said the planes being withdrawn included the heavily-armed A-10 Thunderbolts and AC-130 gunships, both used to hit tanks and other ground targets.

Mullen said the combat aircraft would be on stand-by and could be ordered back to the mission if requested by the Canadian officer now leading the operation, Lieutenant General Charles Bouchard.

Some Republican lawmakers accused Obama of taking a half-hearted approach to the war, pulling out ground-attack aircraft just as opposition forces were on the retreat.

"Your timing is exquisite," Republican Senator John McCain told Mullen and Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

McCain, defeated by Obama in the 2008 presidential election, said that "withdrawing our unique offensive capabilities at this time sends the exact wrong signal both to our coalition partners as well as to the Kadhafi regime, especially to those Libyan officials whom we are trying to compel to break with Kadhafi."

Mullen said a US commander in the operation had assured him that allied aircraft were completely capable.

The commander "had a high level of confidence that they would be able to continue to execute this mission," Mullen said.

PM wishes Afridi all the best

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday telephoned Pakistan cricket skipper Shahid Afrifi and asked him to play their best against India in the semi final on March 30 in Mohali, Geo News reported.

“Prays of the entire nation are with you (the team) for your win in the upcoming semi final against India,” the Prime Minister said, lauding the outstanding performance that the national team has so far displayed.

He further said that he was going to proceed to India to wish the team the best in person for their encouragement.

PM wishes Afridi all the best

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday telephoned Pakistan cricket skipper Shahid Afrifi and asked him to play their best against India in the semi final on March 30 in Mohali, Geo News reported.

“Prays of the entire nation are with you (the team) for your win in the upcoming semi final against India,” the Prime Minister said, lauding the outstanding performance that the national team has so far displayed.

He further said that he was going to proceed to India to wish the team the best in person for their encouragement.

Obama locked out of the White House

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama, the world's most powerful man, was confronted by a locked door when he tried to enter the Oval Office, the US president's office, from a terrace at the White House as he returned early from a trip to Latin America.

With a nonchalant stroll and a whistle, he walked past another set of locked doors before he was finally able to gain access to his office.

Obama locked out of the White House

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama, the world's most powerful man, was confronted by a locked door when he tried to enter the Oval Office, the US president's office, from a terrace at the White House as he returned early from a trip to Latin America.

With a nonchalant stroll and a whistle, he walked past another set of locked doors before he was finally able to gain access to his office.

Trial Court to decide Davis immunity: LHC

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed the petitions pertaining to the diplomatic immunity issue of the arrested CIA contractor Raymond Davis, as the foreign ministry submitted that they have no record of his diplomatic immunity, Geo News reported.

Deputy Attorney General, Naveed Enayet Malik submitted the foreign ministry’s reply stating, “Raymond Davis’s correct name is Raymond Allen Davis to whom business visa was given on the U.S. government request.” Following the incident, the U.S. embassy approached the foreign ministry for immediate release of Raymond Davis possessing diplomatic passport.

Deputy Attorney General said that the foreign ministry was fully aware of the rule of law and their responsibility and added that whatever record available relating to Raymond Davis would be submitted in the court.

The petitioner, Azhar Siddique Advocate raising an objection said, “Why was the government hesitant in giving a categorical statement relating to the immunity or of Raymond Davis.”

Deputy Attorney General said that as the trial court was already hearing this case, the decision on immunity would also be taken by the court in accordance with the law.

Trial Court to decide Davis immunity: LHC

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed the petitions pertaining to the diplomatic immunity issue of the arrested CIA contractor Raymond Davis, as the foreign ministry submitted that they have no record of his diplomatic immunity, Geo News reported.

Deputy Attorney General, Naveed Enayet Malik submitted the foreign ministry’s reply stating, “Raymond Davis’s correct name is Raymond Allen Davis to whom business visa was given on the U.S. government request.” Following the incident, the U.S. embassy approached the foreign ministry for immediate release of Raymond Davis possessing diplomatic passport.

Deputy Attorney General said that the foreign ministry was fully aware of the rule of law and their responsibility and added that whatever record available relating to Raymond Davis would be submitted in the court.

The petitioner, Azhar Siddique Advocate raising an objection said, “Why was the government hesitant in giving a categorical statement relating to the immunity or of Raymond Davis.”

Deputy Attorney General said that as the trial court was already hearing this case, the decision on immunity would also be taken by the court in accordance with the law.

Death sentence upheld for Ajmal Kasab

Death sentence upheld for Ajmal Kasab

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court Monday confirmed death sentence of Ajmal Kasab who watched the proceedings via a video link and did not react after the judges delivered the verdict.

The court was to give its verdict in the appeal of the sole surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks against his conviction and death sentence.

Kasab, now 23, was convicted and sentenced to death last May for his part in the wave of attacks on India's financial capital by 10 militants which killed 166 people and injured more than 300 others.

State prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said on Sunday that he was "very confident" that the death sentence would be upheld.

One of Kasab's lawyers, Farhana Shah, added: "Inshallah (God willing), we hope for the best but it's up to the discretion of the honourable court."

Kasab was found guilty of a string of offences including waging war against India, murder, attempted murder and terrorist acts after a high-profile trial at a maximum security prison court in Mumbai.

The appeal, which began last October, saw Kasab's legal team ask for a retrial, arguing that his trial lawyer was not given sufficient time to wade through the 11,000-page charge sheet before the case began.

They also claimed that prosecution evidence and witnesses were manipulated.

Under Indian law, death sentence cases have to be referred to the local state high court. The judges can uphold the sentence, reduce it, order a retrial or overturn the conviction.

If a death sentence is upheld in the high court, there is a further right of appeal to the Supreme Court in New Delhi and as a last resort to India's president for clemency.

The court upheld the acquittal of two Indians Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin. The state had appealed against the acquittal of the pair who was accused of providing hand-drawn maps of potential targets to the gunmen.

The trial judge rejected the prosecution evidence against them as flimsy.

Kasab has been held in solitary confinement since his arrest in a shoot-out with police just hours after the attacks began. He has not attended the appeal for security reasons but has been able to follow proceedings via video link.

Death sentence upheld for Ajmal Kasab

Death sentence upheld for Ajmal Kasab

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court Monday confirmed death sentence of Ajmal Kasab who watched the proceedings via a video link and did not react after the judges delivered the verdict.

The court was to give its verdict in the appeal of the sole surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks against his conviction and death sentence.

Kasab, now 23, was convicted and sentenced to death last May for his part in the wave of attacks on India's financial capital by 10 militants which killed 166 people and injured more than 300 others.

State prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said on Sunday that he was "very confident" that the death sentence would be upheld.

One of Kasab's lawyers, Farhana Shah, added: "Inshallah (God willing), we hope for the best but it's up to the discretion of the honourable court."

Kasab was found guilty of a string of offences including waging war against India, murder, attempted murder and terrorist acts after a high-profile trial at a maximum security prison court in Mumbai.

The appeal, which began last October, saw Kasab's legal team ask for a retrial, arguing that his trial lawyer was not given sufficient time to wade through the 11,000-page charge sheet before the case began.

They also claimed that prosecution evidence and witnesses were manipulated.

Under Indian law, death sentence cases have to be referred to the local state high court. The judges can uphold the sentence, reduce it, order a retrial or overturn the conviction.

If a death sentence is upheld in the high court, there is a further right of appeal to the Supreme Court in New Delhi and as a last resort to India's president for clemency.

The court upheld the acquittal of two Indians Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin. The state had appealed against the acquittal of the pair who was accused of providing hand-drawn maps of potential targets to the gunmen.

The trial judge rejected the prosecution evidence against them as flimsy.

Kasab has been held in solitary confinement since his arrest in a shoot-out with police just hours after the attacks began. He has not attended the appeal for security reasons but has been able to follow proceedings via video link.

Obama phones fellow leaders on Egypt

Obama phones fellow leaders on Egypt

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama on Saturday welcomed Egypt's new military rulers' commitment to civilian rule and respect for all treaties and stressed U.S. support, including financial support, for Egypt.

Obama called foreign leaders including British Prime Minister David Cameron, Jordan's King Abdullah and Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in Egypt, the White House said in a statement.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was forced from power on Friday by a dramatic 18-day uprising that changed the course of history in the key U.S. ally, and left Washington facing deep uncertainty and huge challenges that could have repercussions for its policy across the Middle East.

"The President (Obama) welcomed the historic change that has been made by the Egyptian people, and reaffirmed his admiration for their efforts," the statement said. "He also welcomed the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces' announcement today that it is committed to a democratic civilian transition, and will stand by Egypt's international obligations."

Washington has walked a fine line since the demonstrations erupted, endorsing the democratic aspirations of the protesters but trying not to encourage upheaval that could spill over into other parts of the oil-rich region.

Saturday's message from Egypt's military leaders was clearly meant to soothe concerns in Israel and Washington about Egypt's 1979 peace treaty with Israel. Egypt was the first Arab nation to make peace with the Jewish state.

Egypt's strategic importance to the United States includes its role in Middle East peace efforts since the peace accord with Israel, as guardian of the Suez Canal and as a counterweight to Iran.

Obama stressed Washington's commitment to provide support "necessary and requested" by the people of Egypt to pursue a credible and orderly transition to democracy, including working with international partners to provide financial support.

"The president emphasized his conviction that democracy will bring more -- not less -- stability to the region," the U.S. statement said.

Egypt's military, which relies on $1.3 billion in annual U.S. aid, is seen as the key to keeping the situation in the Arab world's most populous country from descending into chaos.

The U.S. military has close ties to Egyptian forces and Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of the military council that took control in Egypt, has spoken with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates by phone at least five times during the wave of mass protests, including as late as Thursday evening.

Obama, Cameron and Abdullah agreed to work closely together, and agreed on the importance of a peaceful transition to a democratic government responsive to the needs of the Egyptian people, the White House said.

Obama reaffirmed the strong U.S. commitment to supporting a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East in close consultation with all of its regional partners.

Obama phones fellow leaders on Egypt

Obama phones fellow leaders on Egypt

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama on Saturday welcomed Egypt's new military rulers' commitment to civilian rule and respect for all treaties and stressed U.S. support, including financial support, for Egypt.

Obama called foreign leaders including British Prime Minister David Cameron, Jordan's King Abdullah and Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in Egypt, the White House said in a statement.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was forced from power on Friday by a dramatic 18-day uprising that changed the course of history in the key U.S. ally, and left Washington facing deep uncertainty and huge challenges that could have repercussions for its policy across the Middle East.

"The President (Obama) welcomed the historic change that has been made by the Egyptian people, and reaffirmed his admiration for their efforts," the statement said. "He also welcomed the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces' announcement today that it is committed to a democratic civilian transition, and will stand by Egypt's international obligations."

Washington has walked a fine line since the demonstrations erupted, endorsing the democratic aspirations of the protesters but trying not to encourage upheaval that could spill over into other parts of the oil-rich region.

Saturday's message from Egypt's military leaders was clearly meant to soothe concerns in Israel and Washington about Egypt's 1979 peace treaty with Israel. Egypt was the first Arab nation to make peace with the Jewish state.

Egypt's strategic importance to the United States includes its role in Middle East peace efforts since the peace accord with Israel, as guardian of the Suez Canal and as a counterweight to Iran.

Obama stressed Washington's commitment to provide support "necessary and requested" by the people of Egypt to pursue a credible and orderly transition to democracy, including working with international partners to provide financial support.

"The president emphasized his conviction that democracy will bring more -- not less -- stability to the region," the U.S. statement said.

Egypt's military, which relies on $1.3 billion in annual U.S. aid, is seen as the key to keeping the situation in the Arab world's most populous country from descending into chaos.

The U.S. military has close ties to Egyptian forces and Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of the military council that took control in Egypt, has spoken with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates by phone at least five times during the wave of mass protests, including as late as Thursday evening.

Obama, Cameron and Abdullah agreed to work closely together, and agreed on the importance of a peaceful transition to a democratic government responsive to the needs of the Egyptian people, the White House said.

Obama reaffirmed the strong U.S. commitment to supporting a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East in close consultation with all of its regional partners.

What will happen to Mubarak's billions

What will happen to Mubarak's billions

The mounting pressure from 18 days of historic protests finally drove Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak from office, after three decades as his nation's iron-fisted ruler. But over that time, Mubarak amassed a fortune that should finance a pretty comfortable retirement. The British Guardian newspaper cites Middle Eastern sources placing the wealth of Mubarak and his family at somewhere between $40 billion and $70 billion. That's a pretty good pension for government work. The world's richest man--Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim--is worth about $54 billion, by comparison. Bill Gates is close behind, with a net worth of about $53 billion.Mubarak, of course, was a military man, not a businessman. But running a country with a suspended constitution for 30 years generates certain perks, and Mubarak was in a position to take a slice of virtually every significant business deal in the country, from development projects throughout the Nile basin to transit projects on the Suez Canal, which is a conduit for about 4 percent of the world's oil shipments. "There was no accountability, no need for transparency," says Prof. Amaney Jamal of Princeton University. "He was able to reach into the economic sphere and benefit from monopolies, bribery fees, red-tape fees, and nepotism. It was guaranteed profit."
Had the typical Egyptian enjoyed a morsel of that, Mubarak might still be in power. But Egypt, despite a cadre of well-educated young people, has struggled as an economic backwater. The nation's GDP per capita is just $6,200, according to the CIA--one-seventh what it is in the United States. That output ranks 136th in the world, even though Egypt ranks 16th in population. Mubarak had been working on a set of economic reforms, but they stalled during the global recession. The chronic lack of jobs and upward mobility was perhaps the biggest factor driving millions of enraged Egyptian youths into the streets, demanding change.
Estimates of Mubarak's wealth will probably be hard to verify, if not impossible (one reason dictators tend not to make it onto Forbes's annual list). His money is certainly not sitting in an Egyptian vault, waiting to be counted. And his delayed exit may have allowed Mubarak time to move money around and hide significant parts of his fortune. The Swiss government has said it is temporarily freezing any assets in Swiss banks that could be linked to Mubarak, an uncharacteristically aggressive move for the secretive banking nation. But that doesn't mean the money will ever be returned to the Egyptian people, and it may even find its way to Mubarak eventually. Other Mubarak funds are reportedly sitting in British banks, and Mubarak was no doubt wily enough to squire away some cash in unlikely places. Plus, an eventual exile deal could allow Mubarak to retain some of his wealth, no questions asked, as long as he and his family leave Egypt and make no further bids for power.
Epic skimming is a common privilege of Middle Eastern despots, and Mubarak and his two sons, Gamal and Alaa, were a bit less conspicuous than some of the Saudi princes and other Middle Eastern royals seen partying from time to time on the French Riviera or other hotspots. The family does reportedly own posh estates in London, New York, and Beverly Hills, plus a number of properties around the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh, where Mubarak reportedly went after resigning the presidency.
Mubarak also spread the wealth far and wide in Egyptian power circles--another Middle Eastern tradition--one reason he incurred the kind of loyalty that allowed him to rule for a remarkable three decades. Top Army officials were almost certainly on his payroll, which might help explain why the Army eased him out in the end--allowing a kind of in-country exile--instead of hounding him out of Egypt or imprisoning him once it was clear the tide had turned against him for good.

What will happen to Mubarak's billions

What will happen to Mubarak's billions

The mounting pressure from 18 days of historic protests finally drove Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak from office, after three decades as his nation's iron-fisted ruler. But over that time, Mubarak amassed a fortune that should finance a pretty comfortable retirement. The British Guardian newspaper cites Middle Eastern sources placing the wealth of Mubarak and his family at somewhere between $40 billion and $70 billion. That's a pretty good pension for government work. The world's richest man--Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim--is worth about $54 billion, by comparison. Bill Gates is close behind, with a net worth of about $53 billion.Mubarak, of course, was a military man, not a businessman. But running a country with a suspended constitution for 30 years generates certain perks, and Mubarak was in a position to take a slice of virtually every significant business deal in the country, from development projects throughout the Nile basin to transit projects on the Suez Canal, which is a conduit for about 4 percent of the world's oil shipments. "There was no accountability, no need for transparency," says Prof. Amaney Jamal of Princeton University. "He was able to reach into the economic sphere and benefit from monopolies, bribery fees, red-tape fees, and nepotism. It was guaranteed profit."
Had the typical Egyptian enjoyed a morsel of that, Mubarak might still be in power. But Egypt, despite a cadre of well-educated young people, has struggled as an economic backwater. The nation's GDP per capita is just $6,200, according to the CIA--one-seventh what it is in the United States. That output ranks 136th in the world, even though Egypt ranks 16th in population. Mubarak had been working on a set of economic reforms, but they stalled during the global recession. The chronic lack of jobs and upward mobility was perhaps the biggest factor driving millions of enraged Egyptian youths into the streets, demanding change.
Estimates of Mubarak's wealth will probably be hard to verify, if not impossible (one reason dictators tend not to make it onto Forbes's annual list). His money is certainly not sitting in an Egyptian vault, waiting to be counted. And his delayed exit may have allowed Mubarak time to move money around and hide significant parts of his fortune. The Swiss government has said it is temporarily freezing any assets in Swiss banks that could be linked to Mubarak, an uncharacteristically aggressive move for the secretive banking nation. But that doesn't mean the money will ever be returned to the Egyptian people, and it may even find its way to Mubarak eventually. Other Mubarak funds are reportedly sitting in British banks, and Mubarak was no doubt wily enough to squire away some cash in unlikely places. Plus, an eventual exile deal could allow Mubarak to retain some of his wealth, no questions asked, as long as he and his family leave Egypt and make no further bids for power.
Epic skimming is a common privilege of Middle Eastern despots, and Mubarak and his two sons, Gamal and Alaa, were a bit less conspicuous than some of the Saudi princes and other Middle Eastern royals seen partying from time to time on the French Riviera or other hotspots. The family does reportedly own posh estates in London, New York, and Beverly Hills, plus a number of properties around the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh, where Mubarak reportedly went after resigning the presidency.
Mubarak also spread the wealth far and wide in Egyptian power circles--another Middle Eastern tradition--one reason he incurred the kind of loyalty that allowed him to rule for a remarkable three decades. Top Army officials were almost certainly on his payroll, which might help explain why the Army eased him out in the end--allowing a kind of in-country exile--instead of hounding him out of Egypt or imprisoning him once it was clear the tide had turned against him for good.

BB murder case; Non-bailable warrant of Musharraf issued

BB murder case; Non-bailable warrant of Musharraf issued

RAWALPINDI: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi has issued non-bailable arrest warrant of former President Gen Pervaz Musharraf (retd) in Benazir Bhutto assassination case, Geo News reported on Saturday.

ATC-III judge Rana Nisar issued the order while hearing in Adiala Jail.

FIA presented an interim charge of the case in which statements of former DG National Crisis Cell and IB Chief were recorded and Musharraf was declared nominated accused.

BB murder case; Non-bailable warrant of Musharraf issued

BB murder case; Non-bailable warrant of Musharraf issued

RAWALPINDI: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi has issued non-bailable arrest warrant of former President Gen Pervaz Musharraf (retd) in Benazir Bhutto assassination case, Geo News reported on Saturday.

ATC-III judge Rana Nisar issued the order while hearing in Adiala Jail.

FIA presented an interim charge of the case in which statements of former DG National Crisis Cell and IB Chief were recorded and Musharraf was declared nominated accused.