Summary Musharraf is likely to be indicted tomorrow if he appears in court.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The special court has maintained its earlier order over production of former president Pervez Musharraf on March 14 in high treason case.
A three-member bench headed by Justice Faisal Arab heard the case pertaining to the treason allegations levelled against retired general Musharraf.
As soon as the hearing began, one of the lawyers representing Musharraf, advocate Anwar Mansoor said he was not feeling well and doctors had advised him to take rest. Justice Faisal Arab remarked that he can provide arguments over petitions tomorrow on which he replied that he will not be fit to argue tomorrow even.
Meanwhile, prosecutor Tariq Hassan reminded the court about indictment of Musharraf due on March 14.
The bench said they were well-aware of indictment but cannot pressurize any counsel to provide arguments.
Adjourning the hearing till tomorrow, the bench maintained its order over Musharraf’s appearance in court for indictment.
The court had also summoned head of Intel agency that issued alerts over possible attack on Musharraf. He would be briefing the bench in chamber today.
Musharraf is facing treason charges, which can carry the death penalty, over his imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 while he was president.
The trial is being conducted at the National Library, which is within the Red Zone that houses important buildings like the Prime Minister s House, parliament and Supreme Court and the Diplomatic Enclave.
