Mark Siegel's statement a pack of lies, says Musharraf

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf has rejected the statement of American journalist and lobbyist Mark Siegel and termed it as a pack of lies, according to a statement released on Friday.

“I never made a phone call to Benazir Bhutto while she was in the United States,” said Musharraf.

The former president added that Benazir would not have approached him for security if she were scared of him.

“Mark Seigel’s statement is a conspiracy by anti-Pakistan elements and our enemies want to use the statement against Pakistan,” stated the former army chief.

Read: Musharraf threatened Benazir before her return to Pakistan: Mark Siegel

Musharraf questioned the validity of Seigel’s statement and remarked that if the statement were true, Seigel would have mentioned it in his book based on Benazir Bhutto.

The former president also expressed his astonishment regarding the repeated questioning of Mark Seigel.

A day earlier, Mark Siegel had testified before an anti-terrorism court that former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf had barred former prime minister Benazir Bhutto from coming back to Pakistan.

This he had stated while recording his statement with the anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi in Benazir Bhutto assassination case via video link from the United States.

In his testimony, the American journalist had claimed he was with the former prime minister on September 25, 2007, when she had received a call from Musharraf “threatening her with dire consequences if she returned to Pakistan.”

Siegel had also added that Benazir sent him an important email after reaching Pakistan in which she had said “if something happens to her Musharraf should be held responsible for that”.

Bhutto was assassinated in a public gathering in a park in Rawalpindi on Dec 27, 2007. Siegel is a key prosecution witness in the case.

Also read: Mark Seigel’s testimony may be excluded from Benazir case

Siegel also alleges that the former military strongman was aware of the assassination plot, and was aware of the timing and personally ordered the destruction of evidence.

Siegel was an adviser and friend of late Benazir Bhutto, and was also a collaborator on her book “Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy and the West,” which completed days before her murder.

The high-profile case has lingered on in courts for almost five years now.

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Pragmatist

Oct 02, 2015 06:40pm

Mark Siegel is a Jew working for the interests of Zionism and its allies. I am appalled if Benazir was friends with this enemy of Pakistan and Islam.

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AMIR BANGASH

Oct 02, 2015 06:40pm

With love from Pakistan. Mark Siegel you asked for it.

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rana1

Oct 02, 2015 06:43pm

I believe Musharaf.Musharaf lets agree that you were used by the Anericans and the jews called you their boy but you must have realised that you were used.

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F Khan

Oct 02, 2015 06:43pm

One can blame Mushraf for many things but not this one. BB died of her and her security team stupidity. She was warned multiple times that she is on the TTP hit list. She should have learnt after the Karachi attack.

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true man

Oct 02, 2015 06:44pm

may be he is right. We love Benazir.

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Salman Dar

Oct 02, 2015 06:44pm

This is valid statement that why Siegel did not mention this phone call statement in his book considering the gravity of such phone call. It appears now he made up this statement with some vested interest in his mind. Why Benazir considered him an honest, impeccable person leaving all her reliable people behind? Something is fishy.

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Real Zak

Oct 02, 2015 06:47pm

Musharraf Period was best in Pakistan Nawaz and Zardari are just launched to loot its economy.

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zak

Oct 02, 2015 06:49pm

Mark Siegel-whats his background. We know Musharaf's background.

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Ghulam

Oct 02, 2015 06:50pm

This man likes to remain in news !

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Javed rahman

Oct 02, 2015 06:50pm

If Mushraff is right Sue Mark for million dollars in court, and check email of Benazir which she send to Mark. Let the court collect all evidences and decide. The court verdict should be final

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Najam Saeed

Oct 02, 2015 06:54pm

I totally agree and support Pervez Musharraf's statement. Mark Siegel has an agenda that he is working on to stir the pot unnecessarily. It is well known that Benazir was advised not to come to Pakistan when she came, she was advised not to go in a procession when she arrived in Karachi, and finally was advised not to hold the Jalsa in Rawalpindi due to life threats to her. She defied the intelligence community and the government at every step and ultimately paid the price with her life. Sad but who really is responsible for her death?

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Gaz

Oct 02, 2015 06:54pm

Great replies from Musharaf he has the intelligence to defend allegations against him and Pakistan. NS does not have the ability to give an interview so how would he defend Pakistan against false accusations.

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M. Emad

Oct 02, 2015 06:54pm

Musharraf in trouble . . .

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S. Haider

Oct 02, 2015 06:54pm

All hints are leading to the Talibans (TTP), who planned and accomplished the murder of Benazir. Musharraf has nothing to do with it. Musharraf told Benazir about the security concerns, in order to save her life.

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Real Zak

Oct 02, 2015 06:55pm

So Zardari Nawaz are active in backstabbing Retd Army men as always.

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adeel

Oct 02, 2015 06:56pm

Well, Mushrraf was the one suffered and lost his power after bhutto was murdered. USA wants to take revenge from Mushrraf for what they call played a double game with USA.

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TheHero

Oct 02, 2015 06:57pm

>“Mark Seigel’s statement is a conspiracy by anti-Pakistan elements and our enemies want to use the statement against Pakistan,” stated the former army chief. The statement is against you and not against Pakistan.

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WaheedNoor

Oct 02, 2015 07:03pm

Phone call records, even after these years, can be retrieved.

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Amin

Oct 02, 2015 07:04pm

So Musharaf was calling her from his personal phone, in 2006 or earlier in the decade phone were that sophisticated. One should know that you can give any name to a phone number and it will display that name!!

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AMIR BANGASH

Oct 02, 2015 07:04pm

Why should General Musharaf kill Benazir?

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Saad

Oct 02, 2015 07:05pm

Well still I hold you responsible for banazir's murder....why did you order to wash the area with water where all the evidence could have been collected .....when your vehicle was attack you corden off the area for 3 days and collected every tiny bit of evidence you could but in bebe's case u wash it off after 3 hours...?

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nac Paris

Oct 02, 2015 07:05pm

@zak He is of Jewish background probably probably acting as an adv1sors for both Zardari and late Benezir how to invest looted billions and now he is lying probably to protect one of them

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Jasim khan

Oct 02, 2015 07:09pm

Why can't we get Benazir's phone record and find the number who called her at that day and time. I believe that it is really a big lie otherwise this would have come out in his book or anytime since Benazir's death.

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Iqbal

Oct 02, 2015 07:10pm

How can Mr Siegel claim that the General knew the plan, the timing and ordered clearing of evidence? What proof he has? Is it so simple and easy to blame someone? If Mr Siegel is considered right, he should also be tried for hiding the facts for such a long time. Has Mr Siegel got this news now? What is the source of his statement, or did he see a dream?

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Sandip

Oct 02, 2015 07:12pm

So a former president of Pakistan and a former army chief has been accused of personally ordering a hit on a former PM of Pakistan at worst or being an active facilitator of that hit- so much so for all the grandstanding that we hear about honour etc from the man.

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Canada

Oct 02, 2015 07:12pm

Guys just use logic. Why would Mushy allow her back in the country, he could have barred her. Why would he tell her in advance that there was a threat? Why would he tell her NOT to stick her head out the car? Why assassinate her when he had more issues with NS, shouldn't he have assassinated him? “if something happens to her Musharraf should be held responsible for that”. What BB meant was that Mushy was responsible for her security not that he would assassinate her. That Mushy should be held responsible for NOT providing her security not that he plotted against her. Now she didn't even listen to him what can be done? Given the opportunity the Talibs will kill anyone of value, do you think they would spare a powerful woman?

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Imran A.

Oct 02, 2015 07:13pm

It would take a grade 1 student to explain so many reasons why this statement from Mark is filled with a hidden agenda and full of lies. I would advise Mark to produce evidence, lest we treat you as a stirrer of conspiracy. If it was a phone call from Musharraf, why it wasn't recorded? Don't give me excuses why Benazir did not think of recording all her activities, even a convenience store records everything. Your word means nothing. You have nothing to lose if proven a liar. Pakistan first and we are not wearing bangles!

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Asif Kashmiri

Oct 02, 2015 07:18pm

We are all with you Gen Musharraf - God Bless you!

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MOHAMMED NAIM

Oct 02, 2015 07:19pm

I Believe Mr. Musharraf's statement.

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Muhammad Irfan

Oct 02, 2015 07:23pm

...yes...Siegel's statement a pack of lies & contradictions, as well...former prime minster Yousuf Raza Gelani once mentioned in his speech on the Assembly Floor that Baitullah Mhasood was responsible for BB's murder...!!

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Arslan

Oct 02, 2015 07:24pm

Ask NSA for recording of that call, if there really was one.

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MOHAMMED NAIM

Oct 02, 2015 07:25pm

@TheHero , We know Mr. Musharraf background. What nationality you keep to believe the fraudy mark segal

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Khan

Oct 02, 2015 07:25pm

Politicians just wants to frame the Gen. sb If he will die... he will die with honor !!! He lives in the country not overseas..

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Atif Khan

Oct 02, 2015 07:25pm

Seigel needs to come to Pakistan and give his statement if he is true and honest. He knows if he does so, he will be behind bars for perjury

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Usman Khan

Oct 02, 2015 07:31pm

What good does Mark Siegal gain from making this up? While I am sure he did not orchestrate murder of Benazir, the UN report on her murder was repeatedly stonewalled by him and General Kiyani's cabal. If there is nothing to hide, why were they so hostile to the independent investigators?

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Rational

Oct 02, 2015 07:32pm

@Sandip ... In true democracy even generals and presidents are questioned for their acts, yet its not proven or its merely possible that he would orchestrate the assassination. In fake democracy a guy already with blood on his hand of over 2000 people and which he himself accepted the event (let alone the whole world) was elected as the Prime Minister.. that's a shameful biggest democracy

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M Jamal

Oct 02, 2015 07:36pm

Mr Musharraf is a true,sincere and patriotic Pakistani.He has lead this country from the front and there is not a single allegation for corruption or misgovernance.We firmly believe the statement of Mr Musharraf.

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Mustafa

Oct 02, 2015 07:36pm

@Javed rahman; 'If Mushraff is right Sue Mark for million dollars in court' You don't understand Western law. Can you sue George Bush or Tony Blair for Weapons of Mass Destruction fraud?

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Yusuf

Oct 02, 2015 07:41pm

A commando and a patriot with ego and expediency being his biggest enemies.

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Ahmed

Oct 02, 2015 07:41pm

Mark Siegel is a lobbyist. Musharraf is a patriot and not a corrupt person.

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Syed Rizvi

Oct 02, 2015 07:46pm

The key question is why did she popped herself out of the roof of her bomb proof vehicle and the fact is that 4 others who were inside seated with were safe after the blast. Who told her in that vehicle to stand up and show herself and present herself as an easy target defeating the very purpose of her security which waRas being looked after by Dr. Rahman Malik as was announced earlier prior to her visit. Who so ever did is the culprit; the court must ask this question and conclude this case forever. Putting it on a Musharraf is a deliberate diversion.

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Mustafa

Oct 02, 2015 07:47pm

History is repeating itself. Less than forty years ago we had another Mark Siegel in our history, Piloo Modi. Piloo claimed that ZA Bhutto had entrusted him with a book ZAB authored in jail, to be published in case of his execution. Piloo did publish this book titled 'If I am assassinated'. Looks like the Bhutto family has a penchant for India and Israel.

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Sonny Afridi

Oct 02, 2015 07:53pm

Siegel is an irrelevant character and his self-created "testimony" is heresy. I wouldn't take anything this leftist Jew says very seriously.

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Mustafa

Oct 02, 2015 07:57pm

At the end of the day, everything that comes from the West is eventually tied to our nuclear program. Read Hussain Haqqani's book and see what was Benazir's position on our nuclear program.

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Sonny Afridi

Oct 02, 2015 07:58pm

@Saad He ordered no such thing. The real question is why is is that everyone in Bhutto's car (including Sherry Rehman) survived the blast but she didnt? Because she stuck her head out the window when she shouldnt have. That was a bulletproof and bomb proof vehicle. Oh - and why did her security detail (such as Rehman Malik) flee the scene? Use your head.

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Urooj

Oct 02, 2015 08:05pm

I remember thst time when she returned.Musharraf was a strong president in his place and i saw her becoming Prime minister again.imagine them togather,i was thrilled to think abiut pakistans future.and than the incident happened..it effected musharaf badly.

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Jaleel

Oct 02, 2015 08:06pm

What a SHAME for the country its people and court system. Some body named mark Siegel allowed to give a statement in the matter of a case against the ex president and Chief of the Army of Pakistan.Ans media and people are talking about it. What are his credentials. Try some times calling an indian court to become a witnress in some case aginst their political leader. And then we ask why we are where we are drowning deeper every single day. Good Luck

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Caught@Glance

Oct 02, 2015 08:08pm

"A momin is not bitten twice from the same hole".From eight years Mr Siegel was quite,then he suddenly opens his mouth in presence Barrister Farooq Naiq,as per his advise, seems to be a political gimmick to again draw sympathy vote,but now people are much aware,already looted by the corrupt politicians,and therefore the graph of PPP will remain low, although you may try the way out you like.

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Asif

Oct 02, 2015 08:14pm

testimony about a former general became conspiracy against Pakistan? Pakistan in danger?

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Oct 02, 2015 08:22pm

Where was Mark Siegel from last so many years. This is just part of old style politics...... after few years activate a new scandal get some news and publicity and then complete silence. Mushraf You are then MAN !! and nation is proud of you. No need to even listen these people who can say any thing in exchange of few bucks

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Farhan

Oct 02, 2015 08:29pm

Musharraf knows the difference between Bugti and Bhutto.

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Sayyar Khan

Oct 02, 2015 08:33pm

Statement are not against Pakistan they are against YOU Musharf you are not Pakistan just a simply retired dictator.

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Zia

Oct 02, 2015 08:34pm

We may never know who really killed Benazir but it wasn't Musharraf. Siegel just wants to sell his book(s) and has no good intentions for Pakistan. I can disagree on so many things that Musharraf did but his honesty and patriotism can not be doubted. If he were corrupt, PP and Nawaz would jump over to get him in their party.

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Akram

Oct 02, 2015 08:35pm

I don't believe a word Mushsharaf says, from Kargil to 2007, to the fabrications he made to justify his military coup, he has consistently been economical with the truth.

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From USA S.A. HYDER, Ph.D.

Oct 02, 2015 08:51pm

@AMIR BANGASH There was no need for Musharraf to kill Benazir. She was intent upon killing her herself. The question that every body should ask is: Why did she stand up in her vehicle?

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rana1

Oct 02, 2015 08:52pm

@Caught@Glance .....@NAC PARIS.........almost all leaders,specially from third world countries are involved in business deals with corporates from the WEST which are owned by jews e.t.c.We have a Prime minister involved in business with the very country that is trying to destabilise Pakistan.These corporates including banks own their governments including USA.

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Rational-1

Oct 02, 2015 08:54pm

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M Akram

Oct 02, 2015 08:56pm

General Musharraf is an honour able man and we believe him 100% but Siegel in this case has to be telling a pack of lies. If it were so why did BB not brought this to public attention. She and 100s of others who benefited from the infamous NRO could have made this threat from President Musharraf public any time. She did not so Mr Siegel is being economical with the truth 100%.

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Mustafa

Oct 02, 2015 09:01pm

@Akram; 'he has consistently been economical with the truth.' Could it be that you are being economical with logic and may be with truth also?

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Ghaznavi

Oct 02, 2015 09:06pm

The premise of Mark Siegel allegation is the alleged call from the former president. How do we know that BB was telling the truth? How can we be certain that it was not someone else on the other side or may be BB made it up to pressurize Musharraf?

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rana1

Oct 02, 2015 09:07pm

@Mustafa ......yes Mark can be sued but the outcome will be zero because Mark works for Tony n Bush company!

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Iqbal Khan

Oct 02, 2015 09:12pm

Mark Siegel, According to you : Siegel also alleges that the former military strongman was aware of the assassination plot, and was aware of the timing and personally ordered the destruction of evidence. Question to you : did Musharaf know that she will POP out her head from her car ?

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Mehreen

Oct 02, 2015 09:23pm

Musharaff as usual is lying through his teeth again, despicable man. Stop trying to fool the people through this 'conspiracy against Pakistan tirade' In his opinion, anyone trying to hold him accountable for his crimes is hatching a conspiracy again Pakistan. These delusional 'has beens' are the worst.

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Mehreen

Oct 02, 2015 09:26pm

@TheHero Yeah he thinks any statement against him is an attack on the State. The man has an ego bigger than amazon.

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Syed Ahmed, Canada

Oct 02, 2015 09:40pm

Who does not know the murderer of Benazir, it could be none other than the beneficiary. Laundered money is at work trying in vain to pass on the much on Musharraf.

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Oct 02, 2015 09:42pm

@zak "Mark Siegel-whats his background." Do not you know? most of us know - someone working against Pak and Muslim interest, since 80's.

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unbelievable

Oct 02, 2015 09:42pm

“Mark Seigel’s statement is a conspiracy by anti-Pakistan elements and our enemies want to use the statement against Pakistan,” Need to find a new line? Musharraf is probably the biggest USA sycophant on the planet but he continues to use them to deflect accusations. UN investigation clearly pointed a finger in Musharraf's direction and Siegel has no motive to lie.

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Ray

Oct 02, 2015 09:44pm

Long live Musharraf.... Mark Siegel cannot be trusted....not sincere with Pakistan....done nothing for Pakistan 's betterment...

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Agha Asad Raza

Oct 02, 2015 10:02pm

Americans have an excellent record of lies, why should we expect this man to speak the truth?

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Irshad Khan

Oct 02, 2015 10:05pm

@Mehreen , you are wrong believing a man "Siegel" who has no loyalty and love for Pakistan. I question why Mr. Zardari never mentioned about the threatening phone call that Benazir received from Musharaf while he was present in the room as per Siegel. Also why Mr. Siegel forgets to mention such a serious issue in his book. It is very easy to find out if Mr. Musharaf called Benazir on that date by checking her phone record. I am sure Siegel made big money for making this statement against Musharaf, his past record is very muddy.

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MAlvi

Oct 02, 2015 10:09pm

I believe Musharraf for his statements. He is just not the kind of man who will plan to murder his political opponents. Remember, he is an ex-army man who fought for Pakistan.

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Mohini Kutir

Oct 02, 2015 10:19pm

Forget about Mark Seigel’s statement or what Mushraf said; what is the official version of the facts?

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NHM

Oct 02, 2015 10:21pm

If an apprehensive Siegel knew so much about Benazir's security issues then Benazir surely must have discussed the infamous "will" with him as well that appeared from nowhere .Would he (Siegel)shed some light on that "will" as well

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Ahmed

Oct 02, 2015 10:22pm

Why does Musharraf think that attacking him is the same as attacking Pakistan? He is like the french king who said "I am the State". No, my friend, you are not the state. You are just one of 180 million Pakistanis - with a lot to answer for because of your overthrow of the Pakistan Constitution.

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Wajid

Oct 02, 2015 10:22pm

The only person responsible for this is BB herself.

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Battleaxe

Oct 02, 2015 10:26pm

No cure or justice can happen about bad luck that has happened to Bhutto family, like it has happened to Indira Ghandhi family . Old saying is there , it say uneasy lies the head that rules.To much bad luck is there in dynastic type of rulers families.

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Oct 02, 2015 10:40pm

Mark Siege maybe right or wrong but how come accusing Mushraf equals to maligning Pakistan? It means Mushraf is Pakistan?

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anony

Oct 02, 2015 10:41pm

Nobody believes Mark Seigel. He is a pretty well known liar.

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nasr

Oct 02, 2015 10:41pm

@Mehreen So of the 65 comments you are the only very few who is right?

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Parvez

Oct 02, 2015 10:48pm

The fact that Frookh Naik was sitting beside Siegel as his attorney.....should mean something ?

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Jaleel

Oct 02, 2015 11:06pm

@Mehreen Why then she asked and expected protection from Musharaf.

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Mehreen

Oct 02, 2015 11:20pm

@Jaleel because as a former PRIME MINISTER of Pakistan and a national leader she deserved to be provided that security. And It was the duty of Mr. Musharaff to ensure it. Much like the army and state who are now giving fool proof security to Musharaff even when he is no longer President.

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Kaspar

Oct 02, 2015 11:55pm

I am no Musharraf supporter but this is one case which he has nothing to do with. Mark Siegel says that when (allegedly) Musharraf's threatening call came, Zardari was present. How come Z. kept mum over the years about this? On the contrary, he kept saying he knows who killed Benazir. Some reports say he named Baitullah Mehsud as the prime suspect! Then where does Musharraf come in this?

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Firdous Farhan

Oct 03, 2015 12:03am

I would believe in Musharraf over Mark Siegel. Strange that all of a sudden such a statement appears. Also, Ch. Nisar's allegation on Musharraf about planning to assassinate Altaf in London was repeated and re-televised. What a coincidence.

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Assamese

Oct 03, 2015 12:04am

@Pragmatist There you go, so narrow minded approach. Someone cannot be a friend because of his or her religion and ethnicity.

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Thoughtful Pakistani

Oct 03, 2015 12:10am

We always like to think that all our problems or issues are nothing but conspiracies by external world against us. Whether its polio, poverty, population, lack of education, instability and insecurity, they are all caused by external forces. We like to think that we are the most peace loving and peace seeking friendly nation which is often troubled by its neighbours and other countries.

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Sharkfin

Oct 03, 2015 12:12am

It is highly unlikely that Taliban was responsible based on how it was executed. Looked like a professional job. Not sure what this means, but it did not look like a typical Taliban job, whicy is usually a group shooting or a suicide bombing. Something fishy with this, not sure we will ever know the answer.

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Iqbal

Oct 03, 2015 01:14am

Why dont they asked Zardari? He was to gain the most from BB. Surprising thing is that under Zardari in office for 5 years - relevant paper to BB's assassination were lost. How come?

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Kautiliya

Oct 03, 2015 01:22am

You are charged in Pakistani Criminal Court and not in court of public opinion . Let the trial judge decide as to who is the telling the truth,calling people by names is a gutter mentality. We hope that you will go to court and take part in the proceedings instead of hiding under the cover of being sick and testify and be subject to cross examination.will be the true test as to who is telling the truth.

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Keti Zilgish

Oct 03, 2015 02:02am

@F Khan: May be BB simply preferred to be with her dad wherever he is rather than with AZ but the trouble is that the later prefers to be too smart to fall for that one.

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Sajid Hamza

Oct 03, 2015 02:17am

I Support Musharaf.

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Sajid Hamza

Oct 03, 2015 02:24am

I support musharaf

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Changez_Khan

Oct 03, 2015 02:41am

Exactly. We believe you General and you are the best.

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Common man

Oct 03, 2015 02:54am

@adeel No it was kayani and his coleagues who manage to put him out of power and saved Pakistan and Pak army from disaster.

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Pakistani

Oct 03, 2015 03:03am

"the American journalist had claimed he was with the former prime minister on September 25, 2007, " What business does a foreign journalist has to be with our Prime minister? that is the real question. Sowing seeds of discord and confusion - one should presume. Because seeking out truth - however noble that sentiment may be - can't conceivably really be considered an option for the obvious reason: why would you be interested in the inner politics of a third country to which you do not even remotely belong! All foreign journalists are only after one thing - to find points to serve their agenda.

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Syed Chishti

Oct 03, 2015 03:30am

General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf the former President of Pakistan can be anything, but, he can never be an abettor to any conspiracies of assassination of Ms. Benazir Bhutto. The General had done one big mistake, he listened to his not well wishers and those who were bad and ill advisers, and he never paid any attention to his well wishers. His mistake, he became to arrogant and power mixed with authority made him loose his sense of direction of what is right and what is wrong. NRO was a big mistake.

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Javed Mirani

Oct 03, 2015 03:42am

@Najam Saeed If she was that concerned enough to complain to Siegal how she was so callous with her security.Gen mush was more concerned with Niaz than Bhutto.

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Riaz M M

Oct 03, 2015 03:46am

Not a friend of Musharaaf still I can never believe that he would have been stupid enough to threaten BB on an open telephone line while almost all agreements have been done through intermediaries and also both have agreed the NRO.It is a usual fiction in People Party's well established tradition of always presenting itself as a martyr and a victim.

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Javed Mirani

Oct 03, 2015 03:47am

@AMIR BANGASH Bcoz he didn't want Naiz to come power, if you can believe that.

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Vinit

Oct 03, 2015 04:08am

Why do people comment on Mark Siegel's religion? Why does his faith matter in this? Strange are the ways of Pakistan.

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WaheedNoor

Oct 03, 2015 04:11am

@Saad Because Pakistan developed a technology that can analyse the wash water and decide who the culprit is. This is a much faster method than the one followed by western countries for Crime Scene Investigations.

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WaheedNoor

Oct 03, 2015 04:13am

@Mustafa Mark Seigel is not a President and he can be sued.

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muhammad asif

Oct 03, 2015 04:21am

Why musharaf who gave NRO to her would plan to have her killed ? Why he would call her personally ? Why Zardari has not spoken about this call when he was present in the room? Mark v know big money speak louder.

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Hari Har

Oct 03, 2015 04:44am

It is too late now for the ATC Judge to require witness Mark Siegel to appear before him after he deposed via video link. If he excludes the evidence, it will lead to miscarriage of justice. The ATC should allow to appear before a US Public Notary and make an affidavit submission for the ATC court in lieu of risking his life by coming to Pakistan.

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Muhammad

Oct 03, 2015 04:58am

Musharaff did not asked her to come out of a car. If she remain inside it would not happened.

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Jaswinder Singh

Oct 03, 2015 06:44am

Musharraf is a courageous guy.

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Rational

Oct 03, 2015 07:17am

It's mind boggling and justify our nations backwardness and distress that we are accusing a patriotic and nationalist general against whom not a single corruption case has been proven yet and because of whom we have the liberal media and somewhat freedom of speech. Please don't compare feudal lords with Gandhi family. With exception to ZABall assassinations in family seems internal to gain power. Research facts without a biased mindset.

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Rational

Oct 03, 2015 08:34am

@Mehreen .. It's because of Musharraf's efforts towards freedom of media and speech that a pak general can be question and criticized openly. I guess you have not seen those days when raiwind, dictators and feudals ruled the country and suppressed the nation. STOP your propaganda!

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Najam Chaudhari

Oct 03, 2015 10:10am

very true..

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immortal_soloist

Oct 03, 2015 11:22am

Who is Mark Siegel and what is his background. He has a shady background while Musharraf has an exemplary well rounded and honest background. Only fools will believe Mark Siegel's rubbish.

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Ebrahim Lotia

Oct 03, 2015 05:09pm

respected sir musharraf the jungle is full of wild animals if you come across with any of them you just need to ignore it. believe me they only howl.

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Syed Chishti

Oct 03, 2015 11:28pm

@Rational I agree with your comment. They are still doing it non stop and are getting away with, you name it all the shady things, even most of the things that are above the law of the land, that they can do it all and bag it. They are unstoppable for now. Ins't that true even today as was the case from the past experiences.They are pack of wolfs ruling the masses.

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