COUNTRY’S political forces want the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) under civilian control, said President Asif Ali Zardari, adding “The matter of handing over control, however, has been postponed for the time being.”
In an interview with a private TV channel on Thursday, Zardari said the military establishment’s opinion was always heard and due attention was given to it as well. He said there was coordination between military and civilian leaderships on operations.
Responding to a query, the President said “The establishment is the name of a particular mindset, which acts in different ways. Sometimes, it surfaces in the shape of Farooq Leghari and Roedad Khan at other times.” ¨
He said he emphasised on non-state actors in his speech and they responded by launching suicide attack on an Ashura procession in Karachi in which innocent people lost their lives.
Zardari said Baitullah Mehsud planned the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. “I hold him responsible for Bibi’s murder,” he added.
Zardari said political actors were working against the government. “I don’t think the Opposition is friendly with me,” he said. He said he had ‘political weapons’, which would be used at a proper time if needed.
To another query regarding security concerns, he said “I am being protected as the Federation head.” Replying to a question, Zardari said handing over LB system control is a gift to provinces. “I hope new LB elections would be held in next 90 days,” he added.
Zardari maintained that Supreme Court’s verdict on NRO will be implemented after the detailed judgment of the apex court is issued.
To yet another question, he said Bilawal could take part if mid-term election are held.
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Politics/01-Jan-2010/Zardari-seeks-civilian-control-of-ISI
In an interview with a private TV channel on Thursday, Zardari said the military establishment’s opinion was always heard and due attention was given to it as well. He said there was coordination between military and civilian leaderships on operations.
Responding to a query, the President said “The establishment is the name of a particular mindset, which acts in different ways. Sometimes, it surfaces in the shape of Farooq Leghari and Roedad Khan at other times.” ¨
He said he emphasised on non-state actors in his speech and they responded by launching suicide attack on an Ashura procession in Karachi in which innocent people lost their lives.
Zardari said Baitullah Mehsud planned the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. “I hold him responsible for Bibi’s murder,” he added.
Zardari said political actors were working against the government. “I don’t think the Opposition is friendly with me,” he said. He said he had ‘political weapons’, which would be used at a proper time if needed.
To another query regarding security concerns, he said “I am being protected as the Federation head.” Replying to a question, Zardari said handing over LB system control is a gift to provinces. “I hope new LB elections would be held in next 90 days,” he added.
Zardari maintained that Supreme Court’s verdict on NRO will be implemented after the detailed judgment of the apex court is issued.
To yet another question, he said Bilawal could take part if mid-term election are held.
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Politics/01-Jan-2010/Zardari-seeks-civilian-control-of-ISI
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