LONDON, Aug 28: The British government has said the Pakistan authorities have not approached Britain to extradite Benazir Bhutto.

Official sources told Dawn here on Wednesday that there was no extradition treaty between the two countries, therefore, the extradition of any person from either countries was not possible in the present circumstances.

Commenting on reports suggesting that the Pakistani authorities were in touch with the British government seeking extradition of Benazir Bhutto to Pakistan, officials said there was no such move.

Benazir Bhutto, who at present is living in London in self-exile, denies that she was ever involved in corruption, saying “the allegations against her are politically motivated.”

Ms Benazir says she was planning to return to Pakistan before October elections. The exact date of her return is not known, however the PPP sources in London told Dawn that the decision about her return to Pakistan could be made within 10 days.