ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 : Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has expressed concern over the expulsion of a British journalist Christina Lamb and her colleague.

In a statement issued here she called upon the government to review its decision.

She said British Prime Minister Tony Blair had visited Pakistan to show support to the country. Moreover, Britain was assisting Pakistan.

Ms Bhutto noted that Ms Lamb denied the press story that she tried to buy a plane ticket in the name of Osama Bin Laden.

She said she was shocked to learn that Ms Lamb and her colleague were woken up in the early hours and taken away without being able to contact anyone.

They were also kept awake for two nights without water. She said, “this is terrifying experience for ordinary Pakistanis and all the more for foreigners used to a different culture”.

Ms Bhutto said, “Islamabad needs to do all it can to improve the country’s image by acting in a humane manner. It can start by reviewing its action against Ms Lamb and her colleague”.