BHC issues arrest warrants for Musharraf in Akbar Bugti murder case

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The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Monday issued bailable arrest warrants for former president Pervez Musharraf in a case pertaining to the alleged murder of former Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti.

A divisional bench of BHC passed this order during hearing of review petition challenging acquittal of the former president by an Anti-Terrorism Court in the case.

Justice Jamal Mandokhail and Justice Zaheeruddin Kakar heard a review petition filed by Nawabzada Jamil Bugti, the son of Akbar Bugti.

The counsel of former president Pervez Musharraf, Akhtar Shah pleaded in front of the court that although his client respects the court, he cannot appear before the court due to 'security reasons'.

However, Bugti's lawyer complained that despite repeated orders the former president Pervez Musharraf has failed to appear before the court.

The court ordered that the administration should ensure provision of security to the former president while he appears in court.

Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti was killed in an operation in Balochistan's rugged mountains of Taratani in Kohlu district on August 26, 2006.

Bugti had led an armed campaign to press for provincial autonomy and a greater share of profits from Balochistan’s natural resources.

The death of the Baloch chieftain had sparked angry protests in parts of the country.

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Syed Ali Shah is DawnNews' Quetta bureau chief.

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khan

Nov 28, 2016 03:33pm

Would there be an outcome ever on this case??

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Podmari

Nov 28, 2016 03:35pm

Musharraf will never come back unless the charges against him are dropped. This is as a written on the stone.

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Pakistan Zindabad

Nov 28, 2016 03:42pm

Once a high rise Sun thought he will be on top forever. Forgot that Sun rise always see a Sun Set. Musharraf will never ever see Pakistan again.

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Philosopher (from Japan)

Nov 28, 2016 03:44pm

Till when such orders be served to those who would never come to Pakistan?

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kiamal Pasha

Nov 28, 2016 04:03pm

Because of political victimisations, many good people are staying out of Pakistan and all the corrupt people are enjoying lives in Pakistan without any fear. This is called Pakistan Democracy.

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Mike London

Nov 28, 2016 05:08pm

He is supposed to be out of country for medical treatment. hope he returns soon

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Fawzia H

Nov 28, 2016 05:48pm

A little late to be filing a case.

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M Akram

Nov 28, 2016 06:27pm

He Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti died or was killed in action during his act of war against the State of Pakistan. He died trying to kill soldiers of Pakistan army. So Mr. Bugti junior need to understand and move on.

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Fawzia H

Nov 28, 2016 06:41pm

No one knows the true facts behind the incident. Akbar Bugti was not blame free either and should not have been fighting his own mini war.

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javed

Nov 28, 2016 06:48pm

@kiamal Pasha I totaly agree with you

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Mehak Gulab

Nov 28, 2016 06:55pm

Too late. Justice delayed = Justice denied.

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syed zafar kazmI U.S

Nov 28, 2016 06:59pm

KIAMAL PASHA "Because of political victimisations.....This is called Pakistan Democracy." Corruption is rampant in Pakistan and terrorism have destroyed the entire fabric of Pakistani life and are even existential threat to Pakistan. Yet democracy is not at all the cause of these maladies; rather it is the only cure that is relieving and has relieved Pakistan to A large extent at least of one disease namely terrorism. That achievement has been possible due to the dedicated effort of the greatest general Pakistan has ever seen. General Sharif, a man of great honor, did deliver so much simply because at heart he is a true democrat and a constitutionalist who never got tempted by the glittery trappings of power despite popular but foolish calls to take over. Pakistan today is in the horrible mess that it is not because of democracy but because of despicable ravenous ambition of few generals who subverted will of people and their oath. It was a politician & a democrat who created Pakistan

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Mustafa R.

Nov 28, 2016 07:11pm

When would Bramdagh Bugti come to Pakistan?

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The end is near

Nov 28, 2016 07:28pm

Senior Pakistani politicians should shun opportunism, and especially avoid turning a extremist into a national hero. No other state in the world could have tolerated half the activities that Mr.Bugti has been allowed to do in the past years.

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naji

Nov 28, 2016 07:42pm

Sardar Bugti was happy when he was Governor, Sardar, Chief, and collecting Millions of Rupee from petroleum companies, dozen of pick up truck from different companies. He never built a school, college, or madarsa in his area. Army built a high standard school, cadet college in his area.

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syed zafar kazmI U.S

Nov 28, 2016 08:08pm

@naji I agree

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syed zafar kazmI U.S

Nov 28, 2016 08:09pm

@The end is near Absolutely correct

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syed zafar kazmI U.S

Nov 28, 2016 08:17pm

@kiamal Pasha Yes many are staying out of very dear Pakistan because of not only political victimization but also because of great dangers to life, honor and property and hundreds of incompetent, are living here, enjoying undeserved pleasures because of nepotism and favoritism. But all this havoc and injustice is rooted not in democracy but military adventurism of few generals who unfortunately were not of the selfless honorable mould and mind of the great retiring general Raheel Sharif. May God bless him and his loved ones ever and eternally.

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Ali

Nov 28, 2016 08:17pm

Akbar Bugti was not murdered, he had fled to the mountains with some followers and had "mined" the entrance of the cave where he was hiding. When army personnel went there to arrest him, those mines exploded killing several army soldiers along with Akbar Bugti inside the cave. In fact he was responsible for killing the soldiers.

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saeed

Nov 28, 2016 08:23pm

@Pakistan Zindabad Naive think the rising sun has set but the fact is that the earth has turned over. People who have turned their back to the sun can not take energy from it and go to sleep. That is what happened after mush, we are sleeping and have no energy to do anything constructive.

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M Wasim K

Nov 28, 2016 08:24pm

@Pakistan Zindabad people like you should see first who was in favour of Pakistan and who was working against the interest of Pakistan before keeping a "Pakistan ZINDABAD" Id.

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american

Nov 28, 2016 08:50pm

I am sad of the indcident killing Nawab Sahib. RIP NAWAB A BUGTI. At the same time I respect the right of the ruling junta to rule the country without their writ to be challenged in the form Nawab sahib was doing.

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Lahori Kid

Nov 28, 2016 08:51pm

This will be a waste of time......again. Musharraf has the backing of the strongest institution in the country.

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Rashid Sultan

Nov 28, 2016 09:38pm

@Mustafa R. Provide him with security.

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Curious

Nov 28, 2016 10:34pm

@naji not sure about..if someone has the knowledge of his welfare work, any set up in his area please do share.

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Afzal khan

Nov 29, 2016 01:55am

@kiamal Pasha very true.

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