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Musharraf cases: SC adjourns treason case, ATC reserves decision

May 20, 2013

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan adjourned the hearing over the treason case against Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf until May 22, whereas an Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi reserved its decision over a bail petition filed by the counsel of former president in the Benazir murder case on Monday, local media reported.

Supreme Court’s Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja remarked during the Musharraf treason case hearing that the viewpoint of the parliament was crucial to the case adding that the parliament had already legislated the punishment for treason and the Federal Interior Secretary must be the complainant in treason cases.

Moreover a special ATC in Rawalpindi reserved its judgement over a bail petition filed by the counsel of former military ruler Musharraf in the Benazir murder case .

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) prosecutor objected to the petition over the grounds that Musharraf might flee the country in case he was granted bail.

The bench reserved its judgement over bail petition.

10 COMMENTS

Cobrajock May 20, 2013 at 16:05

Update please. The bail has been confirmed.
- Anon May 20, 2013 at 21:58
  
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  Update: he is granted bail in Bhutto case, not on Bugti case yet. As a result, he still remains under house arrest …
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  In-the-mean-time, in BBC's picture, he is looking well-fed and well-rested with bulge in cheeks, eyelids and face with a 'lost look' (time for Beghariat Brigade to recast their video) …
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Mohammad Akram May 20, 2013 at 18:08

The case against Gen Musharaf was frames and is a free man Not easy for Courts to put him in jail Gen is an honest man and very brave He got more popularity after he is cleared more public sympathy He will be very popular in Pakistan Good luck Gen Musharraff
Analyst May 20, 2013 at 18:46

This General Mush should be hung upside-down by his fat ass and kicked around.
- Noraydajawai May 20, 2013 at 22:52
  
  and your bebey should be banged LOL
Shariq Iqbal May 20, 2013 at 20:24

In my view former President Musharraf could play a very positive role,as the Pakistani Ambassodor to United Stated.

I know it’s almost next to impossible,given history between

him and. incoming Prime Minister Mr Sharif.

It’s food for thought ,
- Anon May 20, 2013 at 22:02
  
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  If it's impossible, then it's 'a drink for thought' …
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shakirr May 20, 2013 at 20:59

I think he can play a positive role as a US ambassador to Pakistan…never as a Pakistani ambassador.
- Anon May 20, 2013 at 22:09
  
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  Why does not Pakistan consider a command post with PA for him in 'Siachen' – a place where he can be best utilized …
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desi May 21, 2013 at 06:49

I have no issue with Mushy paying for what he did wrong,but if you are going to hold him accountable for the wrong doings(not nonsense like BB's case)then you better round up every other dirt bag along with all the judges who went along.