Cabinet pledges fair probe into BB’s killing
Staff Report

ISLAMABAD—The Federal Cabinet offered Ghaibana Nawaz-e-Janaza (funeral absentia) of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson and Former Premier Benazir Bhutto here at Prime Minister’s Secretariat on Saturday afternoon.
Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammad Mian Soomro, members of Caretaker Federal Cabinet and officials of Prime Minister Secretariat offered the Ghaibana Namaz-e-Janaza. After Namaze-e-Janaza, the participants offered special prayers for Benazir Bhutto that may Almighty Allah shower His blessings upon her and rest her soul in peace.
The Imam Sahib said that the tragic death of Benazir Bhutto has saddened the whole nation, adding that, it is difficult moment for all the people of Pakistan and there is need to bear this loss with patience and tranquility. The Prime Minister Mohammadmian Soomro on this occasion reiterated government’s commitment to utilize its entire means to investigate the tragic incident and bring the culprits behind this episode to trail.
He reaffirmed that the government would continue its efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestation and called upon the people to remain calm and extend their support in the investigation of this tragic incident.
The caretaker Prime Minister lauded the role of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in National politics and said that her contribution for the rights and betterment of the people of Pakistan will be remembered. He added that death of Benazir Bhutto is a great national loss, which can never be compensated.
Caretaker Federal Cabinet Saturday offered Ghaibana Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayer in absentia) of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto here at the Prime Minister House.
Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro, cabinet members and officials of Prime Minister’s Secretariat offered the Ghaibana Namaz-e-Janaza. Caretaker Prime Minister Muhammadmian Soomro, on the occasion, reiterated the government resolve to utilize all its means to investigate the tragic incident of Benazir Bhutto’s assassination and bring the culprits to book.
He called upon the people to remain calm and extend their support in the investigation of the tragic incident. He also reaffirmed that the government would continue its efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The Prime Minister lauded the role of Benazir Bhutto in the national politics and said her contribution for the rights and betterment of the people will long be remembered. He said her death was a great national loss which can never be compensated.
After Ghaibana Nimaz-e-Janaza, special prayers were offered for the departed soul that Almighty Allah shower His blessings upon her and rest her soul in peace. Imam Sahib said it was a difficult moment for all the people of Pakistan and there is need to bear this loss with patience and tranquility.
The government said Saturday that it was ready to exhume the body of slain former prime minister Benazir Bhutto for inquiry, if required by the Pakistan Peoples party (PPP).
The Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier Javed Cheema said that the government had told the truth about the tragic incident, which has been rejected by Bhutto’s aides and supporters.
He also ruled out international help in probing Benazir Bhutto’s death as saying that the international community “does not understand the environment in the country”.