Pakistan court sentences former military dictator Musharraf to death for high treason
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1448808
Pakistan court sentences former military dictator Musharraf to death for high treason
- Title: Pakistan court sentences former military dictator Musharraf to death for high treason
- Date: 27th November 2019
- Summary: ***WARNING CONTAINS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY*** MUSHARRAF SHAKING HANDS WITH PRESIDENCY STAFF At the start of 2012, Musharraf announced from Dubai he will return to Pakistan by the end of January to participate in presidential elections and lead a political comeback. He recently formed a new political party, the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML). There was a warrant for his arrest in Pakistan, and the Home Minister said he would be arrested upon return. Musharraf later blamed political instability in the country when he did not return. (NIGHT SHOTS) KARACHI, PAKISTAN (FILE - JANUARY 8, 2012) (REUTERS) LEADERS OF MUSHARRAF'S RECENTLY-FORMED POLITICAL PARTY, ALL PAKISTAN MUSLIM LEAGUE (APML), ON STAGE AT PARTY RALLY PARTY SUPPORTERS WAVING PARTY FLAGS SOUNDBITE) (Urdu) FORMER PAKISTANI PRESIDENT AND ARMY CHIEF, GENERAL PERVEZ MUSHARRAF, ON VIDEO SCREEN ADDRESSING RALLY VIA VIDEO LINK FROM DUBAI, SAYING: "I will be returning between the 27th and 30th of this month. I also announce that I will come to Karachi. And God willing I will stand in front of you and address you once again." PARTY SUPPORTERS CELEBRATING MUSHARRAF'S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT HE PLANS TO RETURN TO PAKISTAN
- Embargoed: 11th December 2019 10:04
- Keywords: Islamabad Lahore Pakistan Pervez Musharraf charges court high politics special treason trial
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- Country: Pakistan
- Topics: Government/Politics
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- Story Text: Pakistan's anti-terrorism court sentenced on Tuesday (December 17) former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to death on charges of high treason and subverting the constitution, a senior government official said. "Pervez Musharraf has been found guilty of Article 6 for violation of the constitution of Pakistan," government law officer Salman Nadeem said.
Musharraf has been on trial for high treason for imposing a state of emergency in 2007.
Musharraf, who seized power in a 1999 coup and later ruled as president, has been living outside of Pakistan. He was not immediately available for comment. - Copyright Holder: FILE REUTERS (CAN SELL)
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