Musharraf for politics of reconciliation

KARACHI-Former President Pervez Musharraf on Monday said that only the politics of reconciliation can bring in harmony in the country, as we are facing hard times.He said this while addressing a Press conference held after his arrival from India in Karachi at a house in DHA.Musharraf said that the country cannot afford politics of confrontation, and the govt of PPP should complete its term if it gives the people of the country relief and solve their problems.On the threats from India for the surgical strikes on Pakistan, he expressed his concern that it might lead to a war between both the countries. He urged that we should form a think tank and must organise different forums to abandon the prevailing tense situation between Pakistan and India without keeping the past in mind. Musharraf said that he is not interested in joining any political party, however, he avoided to comment on the Long March of lawyers fraternity.On the current politics of PML (N), he said Sharif brothers are themselves responsible for whatever is happening with them. He said extremist elements exist in our society but he ruled out success in war on terror only through use of force.Musharraf said he went to India as a common citizen for delivering lecture where he was provided security protocol of a former President. This kind of visits help remove misunderstandings, he added.The scholars with whom I interacted during the visit questioned me with an open mind and also listened attentively to what I had to say, he said.He said he felt that India had more misperceptions.He said good progress was being made on Kashmir issue during his regime.