Pakistan President Musharraf refused to permit a U.N. inquiry into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.  The inquiry was requested by members of Bhutto’s party.  President Musharraf argues that Pakistan’s institutions are well equipped to handle the investigation into last month’s assassination alone.

President Musharraf also denies allegations that his country is about to disintegrate.  He claims that Pakistan will be able to withstand internal tensions, as well as external pressures exerted by al Qaeda and the United States.

For more information, please see:

Reuters – Pakistan’s Musharraf rejects UN inquiry on Bhutto – 11 January 2008

Al Jazeera – Bhutto’s son calls for UN inquiry – 8 January 2008