ISLAMABAD, Oct 13: The government on Saturday urged PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto to delay her return until the Supreme Court ruled on a government amnesty on corruption charges against her.

“After yesterday’s development in the Supreme Court it is a different scenario. Benazir Bhutto should delay her return till the challenges (to the amnesty law) are cleared,” said Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Tariq Azim.

He said Ms Bhutto could still face corruption charges if the court overturned the National Reconciliation Ordinance under which amnesty would be granted to her, adding that the government would abide by any court decision.

“If the court declares the National Reconciliation Ordinance null and void, then all cases and charges against her will be reinstated.”—AFP