[bjs1779]

The chief of police in Rawalpindi, Aziz Saud, “did not agree” to the autopsy request by the doctors, Mr. Minallah added.

Hard to believe that a little old police chief has the power to quash an autopsy of a major political figure. I am sure some here will tell us otherwise. Thanks again.

[Saberwielder]

I spoke an old friend of mine who was in the Pakistani military. He tells me that the police have the right to conduct an autopsy before they hand over the body to the family. After that, unless a court orders it, the next of kin will have to grant permission for an autopsy.