ATC orders Musharraf to appear in Bugti murder case

E-Paper | April 30, 2026

QUETTA: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Quetta rejecting a medical report of former president Pervez Musharraf ordered him to appear before the court in the next hearing of the case over the death of elderly Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti

The court rejected the medical report of the former president and asked his lawyer to ensure his presence in the next hearing.

Nawab Akbar Bugti was killed in an operation in Balochistan's Kohlu district on August 26, 2006. His murder had sparked violent protests in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan and life had remained paralysed for more than a week.

Nawab Bugti's son Jamil Akbar Bugti had nominated Musharraf, former prime minister Shaukat Aziz and other high-ups in the murder case of his father.

Judge of the ATC in his remarks warned that bail of former president would be cancelled if he failed to appear before the court on December 10.

Former interior minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao and former home minister Balochistan Mir Shoaib Nowsherwani appeared in court for today's hearing.

The two former ministers requested the court to separate their case from the former president's case.

"The former president has not been appearing in the court therefore we request the court to separate our case," their counsels pleaded.

The court however accepted Pervez Musharraf's application of one day's exemption before the court on Monday and adjourned the next hearing of the case until December 10.

Strict security arrangements were adopted around the court premises by the administration due to the presence of the former ministers.

Former military dictator Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf has been living in Karachi since April this year and has been facing a barrage of cases including a high treason case for imposing an emergency in Nov 2007 in which the former president has been indicted, the Lal Masjid case and the Benazir Bhutto murder case.

He has been granted bail in most of the cases but his name remains included in the Exit Control List (ECL).

Nawab Bugti had served as governor, chief minister and federal minister. He was considered to be one of the seasoned politicians of the country. During last days of his life, Bugti formed a four party alliance to defend Baloch rights and resources.

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Syed Ali Shah is DawnNews' Quetta bureau chief.

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ghanshyam

Nov 10, 2014 02:09pm

What a contrast ! Geelani well fed and well protected, whereas Bugti murdered in cold manner. !!

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deven

Nov 10, 2014 02:18pm

Cooked his chips thinking that NS will resgn and Imran will take over. He grew in confidence and never realised the history of Mughals where brother always killed his brothers or father for power.

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Sunil

Nov 10, 2014 02:20pm

No opportunities for Pervez Musharraf to become President of Pakistan, facing court summons again and again, for Bugti , Benazir murder, Lal Masjid killings, and still the Kargil war is yet to summoned.

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S. Haider

Nov 10, 2014 03:53pm

They are haunting a person, who has served Pakistan Army and Pakistan throughout his whole life with sincerity and honesty. He did not enrich himself or his family, contrary to many present politician. This is unfair.

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Dr Carla

Nov 10, 2014 04:55pm

Will Musharraf be ever convicted? He attacked on Parliament that should be capital punishment straight away.

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Ali

Nov 10, 2014 06:06pm

Our judiciary is influenced by the politicians, we have no recognition and appreciation for a person who has done so much for Pakistan and who has returned to face the charges, he could have easily lived in the west where the overseas Pakistanis honor him.

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Ali

Nov 10, 2014 06:08pm

@Dr Carla , Musharraf has done so much for Pakistan his greatest achievement is Lal Masjid case. Maybe his sins will be washed away by this one incident.

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Ghaznavi

Nov 10, 2014 07:38pm

@ghanshyam Only in India people are charged with sedation and expelled from schools for supporting opponent team players. It is on record how good game by Indian Cricket team was applause by the whole stadium in Karachi. As for Bugti he was not killed rather he died from the explosives that he had stored around him.

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Nov 11, 2014 07:46am

After 68 years we still dont understanding the concept separation of religion and state, and demolishing of feudalism. Then we expect women rights, growing economy and prosperous living. If we do not understand Musharraf, our actions are not aligned with our goals. Keep complaining and living a cry baby life supporting a failed state.

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