UN team arrives for Benazir probe

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Four members of the UN inquiry commission are expected to start their work on Monday. — Photo
Four members of the UN inquiry commission are expected to start their work on Monday. — Photo by Reuters
RAWALPINDI Four members of the United Nations inquiry commission investigating into the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto arrived here on Saturday.

Earlier, an advance team of the UN had arrived to discuss security issues with Pakistani authorities.

The UN officials who arrived on Saturday were Wright Voranic, Fujiwara, Mersky and Pradhan Summar. The commission members are expected to start their work on Monday.

Formed by UN secretary-general at the request of Pakistan, the team has almost finished its work.

Strict security arrangements have been put in place for the UN commission visiting Pakistan.

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