Saudis deny take-Musharraf plan

Saudi newspapers raised questions over the future of Pakistan, a country with which Riyadh has held close ties.

“Will Musharraf’s departure lead to a cooling down in Pakistan and more stability in the country or will it just be another passing phase?” Okaz wrote in a commentary.

“What interests Pakistan’s allies, especially Saudi Arabia, after the resignation of Musharraf is the stability of the country,” said Al-Watan.

Saudi Arabia, whose law allows for political asylum in public interest cases, granted asylum to former premier Nawaz Sharif, who was ousted by Musharraf and sent into exile in 2000 before returning home last November.