Pakistan to make Osama inquiry report public
December 9th, 2011 - 10:07 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 9 (IANS) The inquiry report into the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden by US special forces in his Pakistani hideout will be made public, a top official has said.
Following the killing of bin Laden in Abbottabad May 2, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had formed a five-member inquiry commission under a Supreme Court judge to probe the presence of the world’s most wanted man in Pakistan, Xinhua reported.
Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal, chairman of the inquiry commission, said Thursday the commission was likely to complete the inquiry this month and the report will be handed over to the government with a recommendation to make it public.
“There is no hindrance to make the report public,” Iqbal was quoted as saying.
He said the commission had contacted US authorities for further information regarding the Osama bin Laden hideout.
So far 1,000 witnesses, including wives of Osama bin Laden, former ministers, political and military officials, diplomats, members of civil society and journalists, have been interviewed, he said.
The chairman also appealed to the public to volunteer and give their statements, and assured them of complete protection.
He said the commission would ensure the integrity and honour of the country while compiling the report.
- Judge to head Pakistan panel on Osama - Jun 01, 2011
- Pakistan questions Osama widows, daughters - Oct 05, 2011
- Osama's family can leave country: Pakistani panel - Oct 07, 2011
- Pakistan apex court judge to head Osama probe panel - Jun 21, 2011
- Don't repatriate Osama's family: Pakistani panel - Jul 06, 2011
- No witnesses appear before Abbotabad panel - Aug 06, 2011
- Pakistani panel discusses Osama raid - Oct 27, 2011
- Probe into memo will be made public: minister - Nov 24, 2011
- Pakistani leader opposes commission on Osama killing - Jun 13, 2011
- Relations between ISI, CIA have improved: Gilani - May 30, 2011
- Osama raid: US had warned Pakistan of unilateral action - May 09, 2011
- Pakistani official to meet Ijaz in London - Feb 19, 2012
- Russian-made ammunition found in Osama's home - Mar 16, 2012
- Pakistan to probe Osama raid - May 10, 2011
- Sherry Rehman appointed Pakistan's envoy to US - Nov 23, 2011
Tags: abbottabad, al qaeda, diplomats, gilani, hideout, hindrance, honour, inquiry commission, inquiry report, journalists, member inquiry, military officials, osama bin laden, pakistani prime minister, raza, special forces, supreme court judge, wanted man, xinhua, yousuf