... Pakistain's former prime minister, whose occasional feats of mental gymnastics could be awe-inspiring ...
's opposition to a trial of former president retired Gen
Pervez PervMusharraf
... former dictator of Pakistain, who was less dictatorial and corrupt than any Pak civilian government to date ...
, declaring it was in favour of his trial under Article 6.
"Gen Musharraf is himself responsible for the situation he is facing today. When he had himself decided to end the understanding and return to the country despite opposition by the military as well, he will now have to face the trial (under Article 6)," Qamar Zaman Kaira, the information secretary, told Dawn on Saturday.
Mr Gilani kicked up a controversy on Friday after he said that talks held with the establishment in 2008 had led to the understanding about Gen Musharraf's resignation and going abroad. Mr Gilani claimed that the PML-N was also part of the negotiations held with the establishment to persuade Gen Musharraf to step down instead of facing impeachment proceedings.