Times of Islamabad

Former PM Yousaf Raza Gillani responds after being barred to leave country

Former PM Yousaf Raza Gillani responds after being barred to leave country

LAHORE – Former prime minister and Pakistan People’s Party senior leaderSyed YusufRaza Gilani Wednesday said he could not even think of leaving the country.He was talking to media at the airport after he was stopped fromproceeding abroad.

He said he had been appearing before the courts during the legalproceedings of specific cases.Gilani said he intended to go to Seoul (South Korea) via Bangkok,and added he had informed the court about his scheduled visit.He said relevant official departments were also informed abouthis planned foreign visits, like his visit to Nepal to participate in AsiaPacific Conference 45 days ago.