Musharraf has repeatedly denied he or Pakistan's domestic spy services knew of bin Laden's location and said the United States would be making a "big mistake" by demanding further probes into Pakistan's internal intelligence operations. He left open the possibility, however, that "rogue elements" in the intelligence ranks could have aided bin Laden.

Musharraf denies any wrongdoing in connection with the Bhutto slaying, and said he would return to Pakistan no later than March 23, 2012 - national day in Pakistan - to Lahore. Bhutto's widower, Asif Ali Zardari, succeeded Musharraf as president.