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The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that absconding former military ruler Pervez Musharraf respects the court but is reluctant to return to the country due to ‘security threats’.
During the hearing of the treason case against the former president, the defence was questioned by Chief Justice Saqib Nisar regarding Musharaff’s continued absence.
Musharraf had previously stated that he will appear before the Supreme Court. If Musharraf does not appear soon, he may have to appear in a disgraceful manner,” said the top judge as he reiterated the former ruler will be provided security upon return and assured that he will not be arrested.
The former president’s counsel raised the question of charges against his client, “What are the charges against my client?”
The chief justice said that though it is possible there are no charges against Musharraf in the Lal Masjid case as the Army was called in under Article 245 of the Constitution, “Musharraf has been charged with treason”.
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During the hearing of the treason case against the former president, the defence was questioned by Chief Justice Saqib Nisar regarding Musharaff’s continued absence.
Musharraf had previously stated that he will appear before the Supreme Court. If Musharraf does not appear soon, he may have to appear in a disgraceful manner,” said the top judge as he reiterated the former ruler will be provided security upon return and assured that he will not be arrested.
The former president’s counsel raised the question of charges against his client, “What are the charges against my client?”
The chief justice said that though it is possible there are no charges against Musharraf in the Lal Masjid case as the Army was called in under Article 245 of the Constitution, “Musharraf has been charged with treason”.
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