Comments on: Progress in Benazir Bhutto UN probe issue - News Most Welcome!

By: Riaz Haq

Riaz Haq — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:31:32 +0000

I disagree with your characterization of me as “partisan” and your dismissal of my arguments based on that erroneous judgment. The arguments should be based on the merits of the situation. There are many self-respecting nations such as the UK, Japan, , South Korea and others who allow foreign military bases without compromising their national sovereignty. However, none of them invite the UN to conduct investigations into crimes committed on the soil. In fact I disagreed with Musharraf’s earlier decision to allow the Scotland Yard in the Bhutto probe.

By: Farrukh

Farrukh — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:15:25 +0000

With due respect I have been following your arguments. I believe you are a fan of Pervez Musharraf. So in my view you are partisan hence I do not have anything substantial to say to you. Just one question. Where was sovereignty when Musharraf allowed three US permanent military bases on Pakistani soil which continue to operate even now?

By: Riaz Haq

Riaz Haq — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:06:53 +0000

I think this UN inquiry is short-sighted and misguided. It will set a bad precedent by compromising Pakistan’s sovereignty. No self-respecting nation allows foreigners free rein to investigate matters of importance within its own national boundaries.