Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has conceded to his exile in London and made up his mind not to return to Pakistan in the wake of the Supreme Courts verdict that the emergency imposed by him in 2007 was unconstitutional,according to one of his close aides.
Musharraf has also given up his plans to enter the political arena as the odds are against him,senior PML-Q leader Faisal Saleh Hayat,who served as a federal minister in the former presidents regime,said.
Hayat recently met Musharraf in London for consultations in connection with the Supreme Courts verdict. The ruling has raised the possibility of Musharraf being tried for treason. However,such a trial can only be initiated by the government.
Musharraf was perturbed by statements made by main opposition PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif against him and has been asking his supporters to issue rejoinders against them,Hayat told The News daily. Hayat said he advised Musharraf to come back to Pakistan to contest all cases against him. If you are keen to try your luck in politics,then you must return to Pakistan to fight against the allegations made against you, Hayat told Musharraf.
I think Pervez Musharraf will opt to enjoy his life in Europe, he said,adding the former President has conceded to his exile in London.