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Musharraf’s lawyers present threatening letter ‘from Taliban’ in court
Letter states that Kasuri, Pirzada and Mansoor will be killed if they do not separate themselves from the case.
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Faced with treason charges: Musharraf makes ‘personal request’ for travel abroad
Former army chief wants to seek treatment and see ailing mother.
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Saved by the boycott?: Treason hearing adjourned till today
Special court judges could not reach court in wake of boycott in protest against Monday’s gun-and-suicide attack.
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Musharraf treason hearing postponed after judges say court not safe
Judges not taking part in legal proceedings after a district court in Islamabad came under attack.
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Karachi visit: Shujaat opposes Musharraf treason trial
Levelling treason charges against Musharraf will weaken morale of armed forces, says Chaudhry Shujaat.
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Blast from the past: Musharraf falls afoul of laws issued by Ziaul Haq
Special court defines rules under which a trial can be transferred to a military court.
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High treason case: Special court to indict Musharraf on March 11
Rejects plea seeking transfer of case to military court; former military ruler’s lawyers to challenge decision.
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Special court rejects Musharraf's request for trial under Army Act
Bench says Army Act does not apply in the case because Musharraf is not a military official any more.
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Game changer?: Clarity on Musharraf trial to emerge on Friday
Decision about whether he will eventually be tried to be announced.
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Handed over for bounty: Apex court to look into Musharraf’s book claims
Asks to present excerpts from his book about handing over of people to foreign powers.
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A 16-minute matter: ‘Mr Musharraf, take your seat’
Contrary to his medical reports, Musharraf looked fresh and healthy.
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Much-awaited appearance: Musharraf returns to the dock
Special court defers indictment until jurisdiction is decided.
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Musharraf not indicted by court, returns to hospital
Decision to be made on Feb 21 about whether Musharraf should be tried by a military or a civil court, says Kasuri.
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Treason trial: Lawyer says Musharraf will appear in court today
Says his legal team has drafted a fiery speech for ex-army chief.
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Ghazi murder case: Court summons Musharraf on March 1
Additional District and Sessions Judge issued summoning notice to former military when case’s hearing resumed.
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Musharraf’s story needs closure
Musharraf is someone whose exile from power is a bigger punishment than any that the ongoing trial can come up with.
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Musharraf treason case: All eyes trained on Feb 18 hearing
Ex-president must appear in court despite unsolved jurisdiction issue.
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Musharraf’s trial: No provision for treason in Army Act, says Sheikh
Former general’s lawyers push for transfer to military court.
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Army Act has no provision for treason: Prosecutor
Says former president Pervez Musharraf cannot be tried under it.
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Treason case: Musharraf’s team wants trial moved to military court
Lawyer claims PML-N govt holds grudge against his client.
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‘Musharraf is facing just desserts’
Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan said “My beard is hidden in my heart”
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Court appearance: High security arrangements for Musharraf
As part of the security plan, three separate routes were designed to provide Musharraf protection.
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Treason trial: After no-show, Musharraf wins 10-day reprieve
Special court says non-appearance on Feb 18 could result in non-bailable arrest warrant.
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Special court hearing: Arrest warrant against law, claims Musharraf’s counsel
Former president’s legal team submits plea, citing Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act, 1977.
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Treason trial: Special court tells Musharraf to appear on Feb 18
Lawyers guarantee Musharraf will appear in court on February 18 after he failed to show up today.
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High treason: Musharraf’s appearance in court likely on Feb 7
Counsel argues that special court’s order is ‘an illegal decision’.
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Musharraf receives arrest warrant, reiterates concerns about special court
Former president says he does not acknowledge the authority of the special court.
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Treason trial: Islamabad police serves warrant to Musharraf
Special court constituted to try the former president for high treason had issued the warrant.
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‘Jail’ operations: Musharraf’s security has cost national kitty Rs100 million
According to sources, every month around Rs10m is being spent to secure former president and under-trial prisoner.
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Treason case: Musharraf served with bailable arrest warrant
Musharraf now has two options, either to be arrested or post the Rs2.5 million bail bond.
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Musharraf’s treason case: Police likely to serve arrest warrant on Feb 3
Inspector general says ex-president will be given two options: either to be arrested or submit a surety bond.
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Treason trial: Musharraf’s bailable arrest warrant issued
Three-judge bench rejects former military ruler’s request to travel abroad for treatment.
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Musharraf’s legal eagles fall into downward spiral
Musharraf’s team raised several objections over the constitution and jurisdiction of the three-member court.
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Special court denies Musharraf's appeal for treatment abroad
A bailable warrant set at Rs 2.5 million has been issued by the court.
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‘Misleading’ diagnosis: Court adjourns treason case
The prosecution submits written objections over Musharraf’s medical report.
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Dire straits: Court refuses to adjourn Musharraf case hearing
Will take up today his request for medical treatment abroad.
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Musharraf’s petition rejected by top court
It is learnt that a split has emerged within the legal team of Musharraf for not availing the relief offered by SC.
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Top court dismisses Musharraf's review petition of July 3, 2009 judgement
Public prosecutor says Musharraf's medical report is just 'a piece of paper'.
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July 31, 2009 ruling: Ex-CJ’s hostility influenced judgement, says Musharraf’s lawyer
Pirzada tells SC that if one member of a bench is biased, the judgment is vitiated.
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Musharraf’s medical report: Prosecution seeks to cross-examine AFIC team
Says it is necessary to expose lack of professionalism displayed by board.
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‘Unconstitutional’ argument: Musharraf’s attorney invites ire of top court
Satti says his client didn’t expect justice from former CJ.
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SC terms November 3 emergency a violation of Constitution
Musharraf's counsel said SC's Jul 31, 2009 verdict declared it unconstitutional, but not a breach of the...
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Judges detention case: Musharraf granted exemption till Feb 10
During course of hearing, former president’s counsel Siddiqui presents Musharraf’s medical report to ATC Judge Rahman.
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Prosecution rejects Musharraf’s medical report
The prosecution says the report is inconclusive.
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Trying Musharraf (II)
We can all criticise Gen (retd) Musharaf’s rule, his decisions but we should also assess performance of PPP and PML-N.
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Trying Musharraf
Bottom line is that General (retd) Pervez Musharraf violated Constitution and must, therefore, bear the consequences.
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Political walk: Protesters hold walk for Musharraf
They said they were protesting because of the injustice being done to the former president.
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Can Musharraf’s trial sustain democracy?
There is no guarantee that Musharraf’s conviction will secure democracy and reduce the military’s role in politics.
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Treason case: Musharraf cornered himself, says minister
Pervaiz Rahsid says ex-president will have to appear before court, no matter how he tries to evade it.
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Musharraf’s trial
Whatever became of his famous rallying cry: Pakistan first?