Dawn : Ruling alliance MNAs demand trial of Musharraf; Opposition calls for burying the past

Ruling alliance MNAs demand trial of Musharraf; Opposition calls for burying the past

August 19, 2008

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP) Legislators from the Treasury Benches on Tuesday demanded for trial of the former president Musharraf as National Assembly continued debate on his resignation while opposition MNAs said the country should move forward by burying the past.

Initiating the debate for the day, Sahibzada Fazal Karim said history was created on August 18 when the country got rid of a dictator.

He demanded that Pervez Musharraf should be tried under Article 6 of the Constitution.

He was of the opinion that during Musharraf’s tenure the country’s economy suffered badly.

He further said Musharraf destroyed all institutions in the country and did not even spare the superior judiciary.

He called for the abolishment of Article 58-2 (b) from the Constitution.

Jamshed Dasti said during Musharraf’s tenure the country's image deteriorated.

He called for the trail of Pervez Musharraf under Article 6 of the Constitution and asked the companions of the former president to repent for their support of illegal steps taken by him during his rule.