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Security for Musharraf stepped up
The security of Pakistan`s President Pervez Musharraf has been stepped up with his military and civilian offices as also the residence being declared non-flying zones in view of increased threat perceptions to him after he decided to back US-led military operation in Afghanistan.
The security of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has been stepped up with his military and civilian offices as also the residence being declared non-flying zones in view of increased threat perceptions to him after he decided to back US-led military operation in Afghanistan.
Musharraf's Presidential Secretariat in Islamabad along with the Chief of Army office in the Army General Headquarters in Rawalpindi and his residence there have been designated as no fly zones to prevent September 11 New York and Washington style aerial attacks, 'The News' daily reported on Monday. Pakistan has already declared such no fly zones over its nuclear installations.
The President security was beefed up after the pro-Taliban hard-line religious parties began agitation for his ouster eversince US began bombing Afghanistan on October 7. Since Sept 11, he has cancelled most of his official engagements. His only notable engagement since then was his presence at the engagement ceremony of the daughter of his Principle Secretary, Gen. Tariq Aziz.
"We have not received any threat for the President, but have taken steps for his personal security as precautionary measure. We do not want to take any chances," the newspaper quoted an official as saying.
A Pakistani magazine Herald has said that since the start of US military operations in Afghanistan, Musharraff's movements have largely been confined to either his residence at Rawalpindi or the Presidents House and near by Chief Executive's office in Islamabad. His security has been increased manifold and daily schedule is a well guarded secret, it said.
The President security was beefed up after the pro-Taliban hard-line religious parties began agitation for his ouster eversince US began bombing Afghanistan on October 7. Since Sept 11, he has cancelled most of his official engagements. His only notable engagement since then was his presence at the engagement ceremony of the daughter of his Principle Secretary, Gen. Tariq Aziz.
"We have not received any threat for the President, but have taken steps for his personal security as precautionary measure. We do not want to take any chances," the newspaper quoted an official as saying.
A Pakistani magazine Herald has said that since the start of US military operations in Afghanistan, Musharraff's movements have largely been confined to either his residence at Rawalpindi or the Presidents House and near by Chief Executive's office in Islamabad. His security has been increased manifold and daily schedule is a well guarded secret, it said.
Bureau Report