Bhutto determined to end military rule in Pak

Former Prime Minister Benajir Bhutto has confirmed that she is still holding talks with the Musharraf regime over ending the armys interference in politics.

Lahore, July 25 : Former Prime Minister Benajir Bhutto has confirmed that she is still holding talks with the Musharraf regime over ending the army's interference in politics.

Bhutto said that she would not accept President Pervez Musharraf in uniform under any circumstances, the Daily Times reported.

She also denied having differences with other opposition parties on the issue of restoring democracy in Pakistan and remarked, " Our strategy is different, but our objective is same."

In an earlier interview with 'The Globe and Mail', a Canadian daily, Bhutto said her Pakistan People's Party (PPP) was in contact with Musharraf to ensure free and fair elections.

"Musharraf and I speak from different vantage points, The General needs the extremist issues to legitimise his rule, I need the people's support," Bhutto said.

She claimed that Musharraf's position has weakened after Lal Masjid operation and the reinstatement of Justice Chaudhry by the Supreme Court.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Muslim League Secretary General Mushahid Hussain as saying that a power-sharing formula" with the PPP could be finalised after the elections.

We would follow the Constitution on the issue of Presidential election and President Musharraf's uniform, Hussain said.

ANI