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Musharraf’s exit not result of deal: Kasuri

By Web Desk
March 20, 2016

KARACHI: Senior lawyer and leader of All Pakistan Muslim League Ahmed Raza Kasuri on Sunday declined that departure of Pervez Musharraf was result of a deal between the government and the former military dictator.

Talking to media, he claimed the government tried to hammer out  a deal with Musharraf before his departure but he refused the offer.

“Musharraf called me at 2:00 am before leaving. He said government wanted to strike a deal but I declined,” said Kausri.

He said the former president would return to Pakistan and national politics after his recovery from ailment. Musharraf left the country after the government removed his name from the exit control list in the light of a Supreme Court order.