Denial of visa
India has denied visa to former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf who wanted to attend a seminar in India. General Musharraf was invited to be a speaker at a seminar, hosted by the Young Presidents' Organisation, an international outfit involving influential business leaders.
India's refusal is because of Musharraf's recent anti-India statements. In his statements to the media, he blamed India for creating unrest in Pakistan's south-western Baluchistan province. He had claimed that the involvement of India and Afghanistan in Baluchistan was creating unrest in the province.
On the other hand, some supporters of the former military ruler also applied to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad simultaneously for a visa for him. But the Indian government did not want to be seen encouraging a gathering and activities of those elements who were opposed to the present regime in Pakistan.
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