APDM against 'safe exit' to Musharraf

LAHORE - Major parties in the APDM have welcomed the resignation of Pervaiz Musharraf from the office of President, terming it a success of the democracy.

Reacting to the resignation, the religious political parties, however, opposed the idea of giving a safe passage to Musharraf and demanded his trial for violating the constitution and killing of innocent citizens in military operation.

Welcoming the resignation of Pervaiz Musharraf, Amir Jamat-e-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed has demanded the coalition government to immediately restore the deposed judges to November 2 position in accordance with the pledge made with the nation. Opposing the idea of giving safe passage to Musharraf, Qazi said that proceedings should be started against him (Musharraf) for violating the constitution and committing heinous crimes against the nation.