A leading British daily has quoted a Western diplomat in Islamabad as saying that Pervez Musharraf could first head for Saudi Arabia for Umra, but that London could be his ultimate destination. According to Daily Telegraph, the United States, a close ally in the war against terrorism, and Pakistan's army have demanded that the government allow Mr Musharraf "an honourable exit" that includes indemnity from prosecution.
"A senior Western diplomat in the capital Islamabad said that Mr Musharraf could first head for Saudi Arabia on a Muslim pilgrimage, but that London could be his ultimate destination," the newspaper says and adds that the Foreign Office in Pakistan would not comment on the speculation about Mr Musharraf's plans.