By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Former Sindh Governor and a key figure in the post October 12, 1999 takeover by President Pervez Musharraf, Lt General (Rtd) Moinuddin Haider has said that the President is still in place and that he expects him to continue to serve the people for the complete five years of his term.”
He said this while talking to The Regional Times on Thursday and added that in the near future circumstances do not indicate that President Musharraf will quit.
When asked to comment about the present political situation of the country, he said that everything is visible and nothing is hidden as the situation is not good and political parties have to play their due role for making the country stable once again.
About the recent talks held between coalition leaders, he said that the process of dialogue is a good omen and that he had also learnt that PPP Co-Chairman, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari is about to announce a relief package for poor people.
The former Federal Interior Minister also said that it is being reported that the stock exchange was also being strengthened and that the United States is planning on increasing assistance to the country after Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani visit to the US.
He also expressed his concern over the worsening law & order situation in Sindh and said it is very concerning and that the murder of Khalid Shahenshah was a result of a target killing.
The former Governor said that during his period as Governor, the law & order situation was far better than today and commented that the situation in Balochistan was also very alarming.