He also alleged that a lot of forensic evidence has already been destroyed.
The 19-year-old son of Benazir said that his mother would have been alive if the security sought by her had been provided by the Pakistan government.
Addressing a press conference here, Bilawal said “we do not believe that the investigation under the Pakistan government has a necessary transparency.”
Bilawal, anointed Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), said he did appreciate that a team of Scotland Yard has gone to Pakistan to assist in the investigations. But went out to note that “already so much forensic evidences have been destroyed.”
The PPP has raised its pitch demanding a UN probe into the former premier’s assassination.
Recalling that Benazir had requested for protection by the Pakistan government, Bilawal said “it is our belief that had she been provided with adequate protection, she would have been alive today. Since the death is under investigation, I am not there to comment on who, we believe, is responsible for it,” a composed Bilawal said. Does he fear for his life? he was asked. “I fear for my privacy,” he responded.
“My mother was always very open to the press. I am only too willing to give time to talk to journalists, and I should like to continue the good relationship. But, in moderation, not only for my own sake, but also for the sake of my fellow students and the college”.
Bilawal, who fielded questions from the international media with ease, said said, “But, when I am in Oxford, I hope that I can be left alone. On behalf of my sisters in Dubai, I also like to request you to respect their privacy”.
On Indo-Pak relations, Bilawal said “I believe Pakistan should be able to have peaceful co-existence with all its neighbours.”
On the drawbacks of his being an “outsider”, Bilawal shot back “It was not my choice to live outside Pakistan. It was made impossible as my mother was sent in exile. I cannot pretend to relate in the same way as people living there, but I am fully aware of what is happening there,” he said.
