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Why spend on Musharraf's security, Brit MP asks UK govt

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Posted: Jul 10, 2009 at 1533 hrs IST

London A British parliamentarian of Pakistani origin has tabled a bill in the House of Lords against security being provided by Scotland Yard to former president Pervez Musharraf.

Lord Nazir Ahmed confirmed that five to six officers will accompany Musharraf wherever he goes. Quoting sources, Lord Ahmed said the detail would comprise of Scotland Yard agents.

Lord Nazir in his bill has questioned the British Government for spending money on Musharraf’s security, as there is no such practice for any other former head of state or government currently residing in the UK.

He disclosed that when Musharraf visited a music shop located at the Ilford Lane in East London and famous Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane for listening songs, six bodyguards from the Scotland Yard stood on alert outside the premises.

Lord Nazir further said only two guards are provided to former prime ministers of Great Britain while UAE rulers move without any security, then why could Musharraf not live without such arrangements.

Lord Nazir further raised the question of whether this sort of security is provided to other former heads of states, and if there is some financial contribution by the Pakistani Government in Musharraf’s case.

Lord Nazir said that while this might be a personal request by Musharraf, the question remains who will pay for the service?

He alleged that Musharraf bought flats worth of 1.4 million pounds in the UK and was keeping as many as six bodyguards. It is a question that has to be brought under the microscope.

The Dawn quoted Lord Nazir as describing the situation as “not normal” and that it “concerned him.”

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cuctody of my minor baby aged 8 months by mrs, shehreen arif on 02 Aug 2009

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well done lord nazir by Inzamam on 26 Jul 2009

Musharraf throwen out elected government of pakistan, he killed 1700 innocent children in Red Mosque, thousands in northern pakistan and he helped to destroy mosques and madrasas, so he did a great job and played a vital role in terrorism led by NATO forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. So, he deserves to have a high profile security. i would like to ask LORD NAZIR AHMED "why british government does not throw out Altaf Hussain an abscond from karachi pakistan?" it sounds to get the british nationality you must have to kill at least 1000 innocent pakistani but he Altaf Hussain killed Thousands and still in progress.

Lord has Punjabi Nawaz Shareef's Agent by Shamim on 12 Jul 2009

Former President Musharraf have done a great job the Pakistan as well as to secure this world with fundamentalist. Lord Nazeer is doing nothing new he just insulting PAKISTAN as his sponsor Mr. Shareef did, every one knows that doays situation in Pakistan is just because of the sick mentality of Nawaz's revange and he used all his PUNJABI CARDS.

security for Musharraf by ziaul ahsan on 10 Jul 2009

Valid question for UK tax payer but Musharraf is their agent and holds important secrets of MI6

US money to Pak by Musafir on 10 Jul 2009

US dumps millions od dollars in pakistan and all the money goes into the pockets of Paki Generals, PM's and Presidents. How else can an ex Army Chief afford a 1.4 Million Pounds mansion in London.

Musharraf House by Zain Malik on 06 Aug 2009

Hello Musafir, you know the price of Musharraf house in London, do you have any info pertinent to his address, like where about does he live in UK. Please let me know. I am one of his biggest fan.

Lord Nazir Ahmed by Muralidharan on 10 Jul 2009

Lord Nazir Ahmed is 100% right why should security be provided to Mr Musharaff he is the one who is 100% responsible for the growth of terrorism around the world he is fully responsible for setting up of terror camps in Pakistan soil he pocketed a great amount of money given by U.S as aid now he is globe trotting with security withdraw the security given to him and try him for all the offences he has committed when he was the General and President of Pakistan bring out the truth to the people and expose his double game.>>

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