Musharraf: Cause of death still unknown

PRESIDENT Pervez Musharraf said yesterday that uncertainty remained about the exact cause of Benazir Bhutto’s death, despite an initial government report that she was killed when a bomb blast slammed her head into her vehicle.

“One should not give a statement that’s 100% final. That’s the flaw that we suffer from,” said Mr Musharraf, noting that more evidence was emerging. “We needed more experience, maybe more forensic and technical experience that our people don’t have. Therefore, I thought Scotland Yard may be more helpful.”

Mr Musharraf said he also reached out to British investigators for assistance in dispelling accusations that Pakistan’s military or intelligence services were involved.