Musharraf rules out treason case

ISLAMABAD, JULY 1. Pakistan's military ruler Gen. Pervez Musharraf today ruled out institution of a treason case against the former Premier, Mr. Nawaz Sharif, for his statement on the Kargil conflict saying it may expose many national secrets.

``Mr. Sharif will not be tried on sedition charges for his statement on Kargil. If the matter is taken to the court many national secrets will be exposed,'' Gen. Musharraf told reporters in Oathal in Baluchistan.

``It is surprising how Sharif and Kulsoom Nawaz talk about this issue. I will neither respond to these statements nor will we institute any case against them as it will affect national security,'' he said.

Mr. Sharif, in a speech in Attock accountability court last month, had said he was kept in dark about the Kargil operation. He further alleged the operation was masterminded by the then Army Chief Gen. Musharraf. He had also demanded constitution of a high-powered commission to probe into the episode.

- PTI

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