Kenyan govt admitted that Arshad Sharif's murder was a mistake: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - DG ISPR Lt Gen Babar Iftikhar has said that the Kenyan government admitted that the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif was a mistake.

Talking exclusievly to 92 News on Tuesday, he said that a high-level probe should be conducted into the matter.

"It should be investigated as why Arshad Sharif left the country and on whose direction. Unfounded allegations are being levelled against the institution. Who is being benefitted on the basis of the incident? It should also be looked into," he maintained.

The DG ISPR asked the government to take action against those levelling the allegations. "All are grieved over the demise of Arshad Sharif. May Allah Almighty rest his soul in peace and grant courage to the bereaved family," he added.

Lt Gen Babar Iftikhar said that Arshad Sharif had covered all military operation by visiting the sites.