Musharraf needs treatment in US: Lawyer

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 16:34

A lawyer for Pervez Musharraf on Thursday told a Pakistani special court conducting his treason trial that the embattled former dictator has been advised by his doctor to go to the US for medical treatment.

Musharraf refuses to leave Pakistan on medical grounds: Aide

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 12:18

Pakistan`s embattled former military dictator Pervez Musharraf has refused to leave the country on "medical grounds" until he is given "clean chit" in high treason and other cases, according to a close aide.

Pervez Musharraf unlikely to appear before court Jan 16

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 15:22

Musharraf`s lawyer Ahmad Raza Kasuri said the doctors have not yet declared his client fit, Geo News reported.

Fire at Pak military hospital where Musharraf is admitted

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 14:34

The cause of the blaze, which broke out at the 4th floor of the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC), is suspected to be an electric short circuit, sources said.

`Musharraf`s appearance in court linked to health condition`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 01:05

Embattled former dictator Pervez Musharraf`s lawyer Ahmed Raza Kasuri on Monday said his appearance in a special court conducting his treason trial on January 16 was conditional to an improvement in his health.

Pakistan`s military parade cancelled for sixth year

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 19:57

The joint military parade held on March 23 to mark Pakistan Day has been cancelled for the sixth consecutive year for security reasons, a media report said on Saturday.

Musharraf to address retired army officers on Saturday

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 23:58

Embattled former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf will address retired army officers tomorrow, albeit via a recorded message, his office announced tonight.

Court rejects Musharraf`s plea to stay order summoning him

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:52

In a fresh setback for Pervez Musharraf, a special court conducting the embattled former dictator`s treason trial on Friday ruled the criminal procedure code is applicable in his case and rejected his plea to stay an order summoning him on January 16.

Criminal procedure code applicable in Musharraf treason case: Pak court

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 12:38

In a fresh setback to embattled former Pakistani military dictator Pervez Musharraf, a special court hearing the high treason case against him on Friday ruled that criminal procedure code is applicable in the case.

Musharraf`s condition like that of `18-year-old`: Prosecutor

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 17:45

The condition of former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf was today compared to that of an "18-year-old" by the government prosecutor to emphasise that he did not have any justification for skipping his treason trial.

Musharraf`s health report shows no illness: Prosecutor

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 16:12

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf`s medical report did not show any illness that justified his skipping hearings in his treason trial, the government prosecutor said Thursday.

Musharraf ordered to appear before Pak court to face treason charges

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 15:25

In a major setback to former Pakistani president General Pervez Musharraf, a special court on Thursday ordered him to appear before it on January 16 to face treason charges.