Musharraf's name on ECL: Govt challenges SHC ruling in apex court

E-Paper | July 25, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday challenged the Sindh High Court's ruling which had struck down its order of preventing retired General Pervez Musharraf from leaving the country.

Attorney General Pakistan Salman Aslam Butt filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the ruling of the high court which ordered the removal of Musharraf's name from the exit control list.

The appeal requests the court to not allow the removal of Musharraf's name from the list and continue travel restrictions on the former military ruler.

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The attorney general has contended that the federal government could not take the risk of allowing the former president to leave the country because there was a great incentive for him to flee in view of a treason case that involved the death penalty.

The high court which had struck down the travel restrictions on Musharraf on Thursday had said at the time that the ex-army strongman will have to wait for two weeks to find out if he could actually travel abroad.

The court had suspended the operation of its judgment for 15 days enabling the federation to file an appeal in the Supreme Court.

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Asad

Jun 14, 2014 11:34am

I am not fan of Musharaf but I think the government made a mistake by not letting him go out of the country. This was a great opportunity to close down this issue but the government failed to comprehend. Probably they too want to shift the media focus to other unimportant issues.

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Talha

Jun 14, 2014 11:50am

People are dying everyday because of terrorists attacks. The government should vigorously pursue the terrorists but instead it is only focused on Pervez Musharraf which is surely based on personal vendetta. This shows the priority of our government. Instead of providing security to the common man, the government is after Mr. Musharraf.

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Adnan

Jun 14, 2014 11:54am

Personal vendetta at its best!!!

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SYED WASIM HAIDER

Jun 14, 2014 11:56am

Earlier Govt. use to say that this decision depends only on Courts; now they want to challenge the decision. Further waste of money and in the end only embarasment.

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pakistani

Jun 14, 2014 11:57am

leauge bros have lost it

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fareed

Jun 14, 2014 11:58am

Bravo. Rule of law should be same when it comes to civilians and military. Two previous prime ministers are on ecl. Why can

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Amir

Jun 14, 2014 12:01pm

They don't Care about people The electricity gas food Nothing All they Care Abt is taking revenge. This is there politics What a shame.

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Amir

Jun 14, 2014 12:01pm

They don't Care about people The electricity gas food Nothing All they Care Abt is taking revenge. This is their politics What a shame.

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Muhammad

Jun 14, 2014 12:09pm

We learn history but we never learn from history.

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Last Word

Jun 14, 2014 12:43pm

The federal govt should let go Musharraf as its hands are already full with many intricate problems.

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salman

Jun 14, 2014 12:45pm

Nawaz Shareef cares for no one but his family who he has given powerful positions. All his assets are abroad.

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Adi

Jun 14, 2014 12:50pm

Patience is the key,General is perhaps regrets coming back to Pakistan God bless him.

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Rim

Jun 14, 2014 12:51pm

Mushy is a hero to many overseas Pakistanis, rather than feeding and educating the poor and providing jobs and health care to the masses- which is the best weapon against extremist - our government is simply interested in settling personal scores.

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M J Syed

Jun 14, 2014 12:52pm

Government, Judiciary, Army and Politicians. For God's sake deal with this matter as a national issue with consequences for future generations of Pakistan. This does not seem like a due judicial process. All of you are playing games. Be fair and show that real justice is being done.

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Hope

Jun 14, 2014 12:54pm

Gen. Musharraf was the best ruler we ever had, long live Musharraf and may the prosperity and peace which prevailed in his reign returns back to the country. He is the bravest who had the audacity to stand up against the terrorists and corrupt politicians. Long live General.

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Farooq

Jun 14, 2014 01:14pm

Media has a circus at hand. Government in power has vendetta at hand. What to do? Just cant let Musharraf go..... Not sure about the others, but I for one have lost complete faith in judiciary and our judicial process. Whether the GoP is dragging it out for distraction from its own failures or to defame Musharraf to teach him a lesson, please know that it has an opposite effect.

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imad

Jun 14, 2014 01:18pm

Let the courts decide, be patient fellows.

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Shafique Rahib Khan

Jun 14, 2014 01:53pm

Can someone tell me 'what's the federal govt policy for providing peace and security to maintain law and order and to curb terrorism. It seems govt is sleeping while innocent peoples are being killed, our important installations are being attacked everyday.

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Hunza wala

Jun 14, 2014 03:14pm

Prime example of Nawaz and his twin brother Shahbaz's govt. They said govt. has nothing to do with removing Musharraf's name from ECL. It's the courts responsibility. Now govt. is challenging it.

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immortal_soloist

Jun 14, 2014 04:21pm

Democracy my foot,where the government pays the judges to carry out their sins in the name of the law.When a few of them decide not to take the dirty road,the government openly shows its personal vile against a true patriot and leader that is Pervez Musharraf.

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Sayed jalal Hussain

Jun 14, 2014 04:48pm

Nothing is taken solely Musharraf revenge

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W.Shaikh

Jun 14, 2014 06:38pm

Musharraf should be dealt with in accordance of law. He is an alleged criminal. Over threw an elected government. Imposed state of emergency. Dismissed and house arrest all members of the superior judiciary. Has been linked to the murder of Nawab Akbar Bugti., and ordered the operation of Lal Masjid. Gen. Musharraf must be prosecuted on all these charges and punished to the fullest extent of law if found guilty.

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khuma

Jun 14, 2014 07:00pm

For how long will this party to continue denying the rights of a soldier who sacrificed his entire life while serving the country in different positions a warrior and Guardian and protector.

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Mustafa J.

Jun 14, 2014 07:01pm

I strongly believe Nawaz Sharif can escape the wrath of Taliban with the help of Pakistan's military but he cannot escape the wrath of large number of Pakistanis who admire Musharraf for his great work for Pakistan and overwhelming sympathy and support of Musharraf in military community. Mr. Nawaz Sharif should re-think freely and without pressure what he is doing.

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Justice

Jun 14, 2014 07:09pm

@Shafique Rahib Khan Yes I can tell you ,go and live in London.

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Sher

Jun 14, 2014 08:02pm

@Amir: Its NOT revenge, he committed a crime, and must be punished. If you would have hanged General Ayub Khan, it would have never been occurred again and your country would have been in much better shape now.

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Jalaluddin S. Hussain

Jun 14, 2014 08:33pm

All the four provincial governments and the Federal government in Islamabad must concentrate on improving the social and economic conditions of the Pakistani masses. General Musharraf is not a priority. Law must take its course in his case.

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saf

Jun 14, 2014 08:51pm

@Sher: You are a fool if you believe that. You have the internet and the tools to research. Look into the history of the economy of Pakistan the nineties when Benazir and Nawaz were regularly taking turns to rule were the worst years. Its the lost decade.

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sohail

Jun 14, 2014 09:10pm

@Sher: Those who think Musharraf is a criminal, should be ashamed of them selves. They deserve the kind of politician who are criminal, extremely corrupt, dishonest, breaking constitution every day, looting and filling their pockets, can not save lives and properties of citizen, doing money laundering and buying properties in different countries of the world. The kind of pride and respect we feel during Musharraf era, we never felt during the tenure of these extremely corrupt and dishonest so called democratic governments.

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Walayat Malik

Jun 15, 2014 02:07am

Good step! If this general gets away, there are many more generals who will try to topple the civilian governments.

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Sher

Jun 15, 2014 03:52am

@saf Get some classes. Very simple, Mush committed a crime, must be punished, it has NO link with the economy period.

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Sher

Jun 15, 2014 03:53am

@sohail Its NOT me, your constitution says, its a ACT of treason, and the punishment is 'Death Sentence'. Yes, you amend the constitution, we don't have any problem with Military Dictators.

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kirther

Jun 15, 2014 07:00am

Instead of concentrating on more important and serious issues PML-N government has yet again proofed that Nawaz shariff is just an ordinary leader good for provincial politics only--the internal and financial sovereignty of the country has been challenged by extremist and excessive by borrowing of this government but he is more interested in establishing his business deals with Indians business community --people must take necessary action to safeguard their independence at anu cost.

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khanm

Jun 15, 2014 10:31am

My dear Nawaz... if you are keeping your revenge alive.... your are keeping your wounds green as well. please let go of this... we have far more grave issues then your personal grief...Dear Nawaz sharif your are a fairly intelligent prime minister and a great politician!!!!!!. remember the best revenge is your massive success ????

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