Doctors advise angiography for Musharraf

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

KARACHI: A three-member team of doctors studied the medical reports of the former president and advised him to undergo an angiography soon, DawnNews reported.

Special arrangements, including the setting up of a separate ward to conduct backbones tests of former military General (R) Pervez Musharraf, were made at the PNS Shifa hospital in Karachi.

Musharraf is expected to be admitted at PNS Shifa later tonight, according to sources who added that lawyers of the former president may file an application in the Sindh HIgh Court seeking the removal of Musharraf's name from the Exit Control List (ECL).

The port city has been on high alert since the arrival of the former military dictator in a chartered airplane yesterday, with roads being cordoned off for security.

Moreover, sources had said the visit of the former military ruler was on account of the security issues confronting him as well as for the continuation of his medical treatment.

It is the first time that the former president, who is reportedly staying at his residence in Zamzama's General's colony in Karachi, has left Islamabad after being indicted in a high treason case by a special court last month.

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AAK

Apr 20, 2014 02:55pm

Mariam Safdar for a Sprain in ankle goes London, But Ex-President can not go Angiography as per choice or faith Physician. But He is for Pakistan and Pakistani Awam and Jawans are for Him. Great Musharraf welcome to Karachi, our Sole and Blood is for You, You are Mohsin e Karachi

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waleed

Apr 20, 2014 03:10pm

@AAK: Indeed its upon affordability to have been treated best. But being Honourable Musharaf's stance over his previous regime and decisions which were in good and bad faith booth indeed. Why is he afraid from rule of law?

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Akram

Apr 20, 2014 03:20pm

@AAK: not so long ago, Musharraf was saying he was too ill to come a few miles by car to court. But when his mother is taken ill, he is suddenly well enough to fly to Dubai? Daal mein kuch kaala hai.

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Zak

Apr 20, 2014 03:26pm

We pray for you president Musharaf, the only patriotic and genuine leader of Pakistan. The rest less said the better.

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Nazir

Apr 20, 2014 04:13pm

@waleed: There is no rule of law...It is personal vendetta of family govt.. In fact he respects the law and that is the reason he appeared in so many courts for so many politically motivated case,,,

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Fiz

Apr 20, 2014 04:20pm

So whats new in it? AFIC also advised the same. He does not want to have it in Pakistan so send him out as per his will and take the bill money from tax payers. End of the story.

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khanm

Apr 20, 2014 05:01pm

@AAK: pardon me pal...I never worry about action, but only inaction. we are with you Mysharaff only in spirit

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khanm

Apr 20, 2014 05:09pm

@waleed: Cos he made a mistake...when he had a chance he should not have played the game by any rules. just like his opponents...

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khanm

Apr 20, 2014 05:12pm

@Zak: From being a patriotic myth, the Pakistani people have become an awful reality.

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Iqbal

Apr 20, 2014 05:52pm

@Zak: Yes you are right, he is the only patriotic and genuine leader, who has destroyed and thinking that Pakistan is his property.

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faheem shah

Apr 20, 2014 06:40pm

@waleed: I don't think President Musharraf is afraid of anything. He/pak army proved when he feels right time he can opt to appear before court. There were no body to bring him to court when he was in army hospital.

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PakistanRocks

Apr 20, 2014 07:20pm

Sharif wanted revenge from Musharraf and his current trial is maximum what he can avenge. He can't hang Musharraf he will ultimately go out of Pakistan but now this is matter of pride for Sharif as he has put hand in lion's den and he is unable to take hand out due to fear of losing pride. That's whole reason of Musharraf drama. Now govt will create a new controversy, people's attention will be diverted to that and by the time nation will come back into senses, Musharraf will be out of Pakistan's territory. Typical Pakistani story!

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Shaikh Mohommd

Apr 20, 2014 07:28pm

Welcome to Karachi - Have we forgotten 12 May 2007? Musharraf encouraged and supported the carnage and killings of civilians. Karachites will never forget his role in creating havoc.

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Muhammad Farooq

Apr 20, 2014 07:46pm

Retd General Saheb spent months in the prv hospital. What were the doctors doing there if they did not get an angiography report for him when he was complaining about heart problem. I smell a rat here.

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mohammad shafique

Apr 20, 2014 07:55pm

good thing they are conducting backbone tests on him because lately this brave commando has been showing signs of spinelessness.

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mohammad shafique

Apr 20, 2014 08:02pm

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the nation will never forgive you if this tin pot dictator runs away so make sure the stage is not being set up for that.

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Mansoor

Apr 20, 2014 08:09pm

Being a cardiologist myself I know how serious his disease is. It is not. Why are we dragging cardiologists into the dog fight? Poor AFIC cardiologists have exhausted all the excuses and feel uncomfortable defending their institute.

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S Chaudhury

Apr 20, 2014 08:16pm

Those people who thinks there is rule of law of democracy in Pakistan they live in fool

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M. Saeed Awan

Apr 20, 2014 09:52pm

Ha Ha Ha what a joke.... Actually doctors ask for angiography but GENERALS advise to slip away. What a commando's life....(main darta warta kisi say nahen). Now looking hidden places, Farm houses, hospitals, home, Hotels..... Salute to Z. A. Bhutto and other politicians that suffered a lot but never bowed and begged mercy.

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Asim

Apr 20, 2014 10:06pm

@Iqbal:Your baseless and third rated comment against President Musharraf shows the real psyche of Pakistanis. You deserve Pharaohs like Nawaz and Zardari. Mr. Iqbal have fun watching Pakistan's destruction from your living room and keep on making third rated comments.

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Zeshan Ahmed

Apr 20, 2014 10:07pm

@Shaikh Mohommd: And Karachities will not forgot the Operation done in the 90's either. Nawaz Sharif's Operation Clean Up enough said. Pakistan is not an Democratic Nation, but an Oligarchy.

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Khalid

Apr 20, 2014 10:27pm

Isn't it true that only a little while ago Mr. Sharif (I don't know which one) went to England for a checkup?. If they are allowed to go for a checkup, why can't an ex president go for treatment?. What a joke.

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Ali

Apr 20, 2014 10:28pm

Why Musharraf is so scared from Law? Why he speaks lies over lies to avoid law take its course? He knows he has done illegal things just to prolong his rule. He was so ill that he couldn't go to court but now the whole World knows that was a blatant lie. For how long only Mujeebs, Bhuttos and Bugtis will go to jails, gallows and graves? Why special treatment for one person? Very very unfair. Musharraf should face jail like even Benazir and Zardari did. He is lieing and Generals are hand in glove with all lies. Why Aslam Beg is not in jail, his case was proven in court. Why Punjabis and Mohajirs are not sent to jails? Why? Why? Why? Army Generals you broke East Pakistan and now you are hell bent to break Baluchistan and Sindh. Sindhi, Bengalis and Baluchs locked up in jails, judiciary murdered, kidnapped by agencies while Punjabis and Muhajirs given special treatment. I hope all Baluchistan and Sindh will wake up one day

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Tamza

Apr 20, 2014 11:19pm

He must be tried. If convicted, the sentence should be suspended; and he should go into self-exile. If he is a 'flight risk', he should be kept on ECL; but since he has been indicted, and if he doesn't show up for trial, he can be tried in absentia. Then if-once convicted be extradited from wherever he is 'hiding'. Let the former general, dictator, president live a normal life. Then lets focus on the Zardari case. And the Sharif cases.

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Pasha

Apr 20, 2014 11:56pm

@M. Saeed Awan: Awan sahib how is saradar babpu doing. How is Sikh heritage going?

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Ahmed

Apr 21, 2014 01:04am

A fixed match with his doctors. Now, he will relax in Karachi and the court can do what it likes.

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Sohail

Apr 21, 2014 07:34am

Surely a country with nuclear weapons can do an angiography and open heart surgery in Lahore or Karachi? No need to go overseas. Why waste public money?

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