File photo of Former president Pervez Musharraf. PHOTO: AFP
Ahmed Raza Kasuri, Musharraf's lawyer asked the Supreme Court for time to discuss points of law in the case, which he referred to as a case of first impression, as no other case of this kind had been presented before the court previously.
Earlier he decided to appoint his lawyer to appear on his behalf.
Ahmed Raza Kasuri was given the power of attorney as Musharraf's lawyer to represent him in court.
Musharraf’s team had announced late on Monday that he would not appear in person. His lawyer, Syed Afshan Adil, told AFP that there would be a “security issue”.
The Supreme Court on April 8, issued notices to Musharraf and the federal government to submit their stance regarding the issue.
Five identical petitions were heard for him to be tried for high treason and subversion of the Constitution.
Interior Ministry officials confirmed that Musharraf’s name had been placed on the Exit Control List and that a circular had been issued to all exit points, including airports.
Musharraf ended his four-year self-imposed exile and returned to the country last month, intending to contest the upcoming polls but has instead found himself faced with a plethora of challenges.
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The fact is that he is not involved in the assassination of Benazir Bhutto case directly he has been involved wrongly and deliberately,case is fabricated he committed no crime.
Some sources explain the truth , Musharraf had informed BB about the expected the expected danger.
Before her coming to Pakistan, Musharraf warned her and said no come to Pakistan this time because time is not facvourable.
@ Mani Khawaja, what about Ayub, Yahya, Zia and JI for the same crime?
@asim: Law should be same for every one except the Don
Is the current supreme court activist? In many people's opinion, it is. Why are they coercing to bring cases against Musharraf when the government clearly does not want to do so? What is most blatant misuse of judicial process is they have already declared Musharraf broke the constitution. So now what significance does a trial have? Where in the world does a court announce a judgement BEFORE a trial has begun, especially when the trial has not even been brought up? Moreover, if the 1999 act was constitutional then how was the 2007 act unconstitutional? This court has no credibility anymore, and this is increasingly seen as a personal vendetta!
Law should be same for every one
@Nasir Mahmood:
wishful thinking. musharraf did nothing wrong. whatever was done was done for pakistan. the truths about everythign will be revealed soon by him. stay tuned.
@Mani Khawaja:
has dear Cheap Justice forgotten about the time he validated the first constitutional desecreation in oct 99?
This case is likely to take an ugly turn and will become a clash of institutions.Not only had the cases being sponcered, but Lawyers had been getting physical with the ex COAS at behest of CJ. Time would soon come when soldiers will respond too and what ever has been achived will go down the drain. There are clear indications that people in Khakis are getting frustrated with the compaign launched against them, despite numerious sacrifices.
The constitution is very clear who ever violates the constitution or whoever helps them to abet the constitution should be tried for treason. By that measure the Supreme Court of Pakistan that endorsed the martial law in 1999, the parliament of 1999 which agreed for LFO, his cabinet etc should all be tried for the same treason. The Supreme Court needs to looks into the mirror and needs to answer why they had endorsed every martial Law in Pakistan and should they not also put those judges also on trial?
@mani khawaja.
I think you are the one who needs to open his eyes janu. If Musharaf subverted the cosntitution then so did the CJ. Mr. PCO. mr. Saving his son's hide. The list can go on and on....
what about CJP own son case which all media channel and Pakistani people forget, why not he is behind the bar, why case is closed, iftikharaa is most ever coward judge in Pakistan history
The Supreme Court cannot try this case due to conflict of interest. The fact that it is ignoring this basic legal principle is sufficient to prove that the courts are biased in this matter, and Musharraf will not get a fair trial.
Subversion of the constitution is a treason and PM should be tried and made example for other adverturers.
@Mani Khawaja: what about the CJ himself who supported the first bloodless cou in 1999 and the reference against him which was never heard by the then judges?
It so appears that CJP received a call from King of SA to go slow in this case as the latter gave the green signal to Musharraf to return to Pakistan.
Supreme Court must show courage now and convict musharraf, they have been crippling and cornering PPP since three years in the useless swiss cases. This case will prevent the future dictatorships.
@BKhan: Yes because treason and desecrating the constitution are such minor issues. How about opening your eyes?
These are sponcered petitions and Courts are Party in the matter.
The CJ has forgotten all other important issues and is only keen to settle his personal score with Musharraf. People in our country really need to realize his positive contributions to Pakistan.