Musharraf imposed emergency in 2007, admits Ibrahim Satti
A 14-member bench resumed hearing of Musharraf's review petition.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – In a shocking revelation, former military ruler General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s lawyer Ibrahim Satti has admitted before the Supreme Court that his client imposed November 3, 2007 emergency at his personal discretion.
Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani headed a 14-judge bench that resumed hearing on a review petition filed by Musharraf against the 2009 ruling seeking its reversal so that the high treason becomes nullified.
During case proceedings today (Wednesday), the bench asked Ibrahim Satti whether his client imposed emergency at his personal choice or not.
On this, the lawyer told court that the then prime minister Shaukat Aziz did not give suggestion to the ex-president to impose emergency.
Pervez Musharraf imposed 2007 emergency at his personal discretion, he added.
On this, Justice Jawad S. Khwaja remarked that the matter has been cleared after Ibrahim Satti’s statement.
