ISLAMABAD: Lahore High Court’s Chief Justice, Yawar Ali, on Monday questioned the government on steps being taken to ensure the return of former army general Pervaiz Musharraf and whether his statement could be recorded in absentia.
Musharraf has been accused of treason after he suspended the constitution on November 3, 2007. Despite the state prosecutor providing all evidence to back the charges, a legal conclusion to the case has yet to be made. Musharraf was indicted in the case in March 2014. He rejected all charges and has been under a self-imposed exile in the UAE ever since.
“A request was made for Musharraf’s arrest through Interpol,” a representative from the Ministry of Interior said.
“This is the last time we are adjourning the case as it has to be taken to its logical conclusion,” Justice Yawar said, adding that senior prosecutor Naseeruddin Khan Nayyar will present arguments as the court’s legal adviser.
Justice Yawar then directed the ministry to submit a written statement on the measures being taken to bring Musharraf back. The hearing has been adjourned until October 9, following which it be heard on a daily basis, announced the special court.
