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Zardari categorically denied the impression that he
had taken oath on the Quran while having dialogue with former
premier and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz
Sharif. The PML-N broke away from the Pakistan People's
Party-led coalition at the centre in 2008 after accusing
Zardari of reneging on several promises.
He said he still trusted Sharif and was firm on "going
along" with him. "By uttering words against me, Mr Sharif must
be getting some political benefit," he said.
Zardari said the 17th constitutional amendment, which
gives the President sweeping powers, had already been
"withdrawn in principle" and it required only paper work to be
scrapped. "We have a parliamentary system, not a presidential
one, and therefore the powers should be vested with the Prime
Minister," he said.
The President said the UN had been asked to probe the
assassination of his late wife, former premier Benazir Bhutto,
to trace the "real players" behind her murder. "(Slain
Pakistani Taliban chief) Baitullah Mehsud is just one player,"
he said.
Zardari also said he had "full confidence" in the army
chief, Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. Asked about the possible
trial of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for violating
the constitution and imposing emergency, he replied: "The
parliament can take action against him." PTI