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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Saudi spy chief meets Musharraf, Nawaz Sharif
Daily Times Monitor
LAHORE: Saudi Intelligence chief Prince Muqran reportedly met President Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad and delivered him an important message from Saudi King Abdullah, Geo News reported on Friday. According to the channel, Saudi Arabia wanted to play its role in Pakistan’s present political circumstances and it sent Muqran to Islamabad for reconciliation between Musharraf and the ruling coalition. The channel quoted sources as saying that Muqran also met with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif and asked him to show flexibility regarding a safe passage for Musharraf. However, Nawaz did not give a clear response on the issue. Muqran also met Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain as well as the heads of sensitive organisations. The channel quoted the presidential spokesman as denying any meeting between Muqran and Musharraf.
Courtesy DailyTimes