US ambassador denied meeting with Aitzaz

US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Peterson was not allowed to meet detained Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Aitzaz Ahsan at his residence on Monday. Talking to the media after her meeting with Mrs Aitzaz, she said she tried to get special permission to meet Aitzaz but it was not granted. She added she would try again to get permission in this regard. Later, Mrs Aitzaz giving details of her meeting with Peterson said that the ambassador expressed concerns over ongoing political unrest in Pakistan. "America is not appreciating these ongoing arrests and suspension of judges and Constitution," she quoted the US envoy. How free and fair elections could be held when political figures are under arrest, she said while quoting Peterson. Bushra further told the media that the US ambassador also condemned Musharraf for assuring the US that all detainees have been freed.