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Musharraf denies misuse of US aid, blames Indian media | Days after former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf's statement that Islamabad had diverted US aid to strengthen its defence against India was splashed in the media all over, the former general has denied allegations of misuse of army equipment, saying the media has highlighted a 'non-issue'. Dr
Nasim Ashraf, one of Musharraf's close friends, told a private television channel
that the former President has categorically denied misuse of any US military aid
during his regime. Ashraf said it was wrong to say that the Pakistan Army had
violated the agreement regarding the equipments supplied by the US. "If a unit
stationed in Waziristan moved to Kashmir, the equipment would move with it, which
was not a violation of the agreement," The Daily Times quoted Ashraf, as saying.
Responding to a question he said Musharraf would return to Pakistan as soon as
his lecture tour is finished. It is worth mentioning here that in an interview
to a Pakistani news channel earlier this week, Musharraf had admitted that he
had violated the rules governing the use of the military aid, but justified his
action, saying he had "acted in the best interest of Pakistan." |
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