Musharraf shifted to Dubai hospital after 'reaction' from rare disease
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Former military ruler retired Gen Pervez Musharraf has been shifted to a hospital in Dubai after suffering a reaction from a rare disease for which he is already under treatment, his party said on Sunday.
The former president was rushed to the hospital as an "emergency" on Saturday night after his condition suddenly worsened, All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Secretary-General Mehrene Adam Malik said.
APML Overseas President Afzaal Siddiqui told DawnNewsTV that Musharraf had suffered a reaction from amyloidosis, a rare condition for which the former president has been receiving medical care.
"He is expected to be discharged by tonight (Sunday night)," he said.
According to the party, the former military ruler has been advised complete bed rest by doctors till his full recovery. It asked the nation to pray for Musharraf's health.
Siddiqui had disclosed Musharraf's illness in October last year, saying the former president's disease had "weakened his nervous system". At the time, he was being treated for the condition in London.
"Due to amyloidosis, broken protein starts getting deposited in various organs," Siddiqui had explained. "[As a result] Pervez Musharraf has difficulty in standing and walking."
The APML official had then said that Musharraf's treatment could continue for up to five or six months.
Upon his full recovery, Siddiqui had said, Musharraf intends to return to Pakistan.
On March 31, 2014, Musharraf was indicted for suspending the Constitution on November 3, 2007. He, however, left the country in March 2016 for Dubai to "seek medical treatment" and hasn't returned since.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:08pm
Bring him to pakistan and do trwatment there only, same like nawaz sharif.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:14pm
A very good President and Patriot. We pray for his recovery.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:14pm
What is this rare disease that cannot be mentioned.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:18pm
We all have to see the day defined by the Almighty no matter what we did in our life or positions we were holding.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:19pm
Prayers and best wishes for quick recovery General Parvaiz Musharraf. A great and honest man. The nation miss your golden era General Parvaiz Musharraf.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:23pm
What a shame. Ex leader of a country living a life of exile and will die outside Pakistan soil
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Mar 17, 2019 10:27pm
Braveheart Commando
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Mar 17, 2019 10:33pm
Prayers...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Mar 17, 2019 10:41pm
Hope he gets well soon.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:45pm
Hope for quick recovery Insha Allah.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:48pm
Wish him well Insha Allah
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Mar 17, 2019 10:50pm
he did the right thing.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:55pm
He is a commando, he will be alright.
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Mar 17, 2019 10:55pm
I pray for his speedy and full recovery!
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Mar 17, 2019 11:06pm
Great general Mushrif has been a beacon of bravery. We are praying to almighty for his quick recovery and complete health.
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Mar 17, 2019 11:11pm
We pray for general sahib's good health..get well soon Musharraf sir ..
Pakistan zindabad ..PM zindabad ..
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Mar 17, 2019 11:20pm
Get well soon Sir. The world needs leaders like you.
Prayers from Pakistani in Canada.
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Mar 17, 2019 11:21pm
Get well soon Sir.
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Mar 17, 2019 11:21pm
What a game plan to escape noose ??
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Mar 17, 2019 11:30pm
Can judiciary and politicians of Pakistan beleive he is not well and why he is not coming to Pakistan
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Mar 17, 2019 11:38pm
Commando will recover.
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Mar 17, 2019 11:59pm
He will never return to Pakistan.
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Mar 18, 2019 12:07am
@Observer#1, please observe the news carefully. It names the disease very carefully - Amyloidosis.
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Mar 18, 2019 12:08am
Come back and face your trial like a commando.
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Mar 18, 2019 12:26am
Best wishes and payers for a great Pakistani
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Mar 18, 2019 12:35am
@Zakir, I hope not
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Mar 18, 2019 12:36am
@Ahsan Gul, that’s why he is hiding in Dubai
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Mar 18, 2019 12:55am
I hope this honest soldier recovers soon and help his country get well too.
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Mar 18, 2019 12:59am
Prayers for a quick and healthy recovery. Old age brings these things with it. He stood for Pakistan for 40 years and tried to do good to Pakistan, First by removing Nawaz and then by improving financial conditions. He would not have been in exile had there been a fair justice system in Pakistan not owned by Sharif family and cronies.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:00am
@Observer#1, read whole article and you will know the name of this rare disease
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Mar 18, 2019 01:05am
@Observer#1, Really bad observation. "Amyloidosis" (am-uh-loi-DO-sis) says in the article.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:08am
An honest man who selflessly worked for the country.Sir get well soon,we need you to guide the country for the betterment.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:08am
Amyloidosis has no treatment in Pakistan. It is a very rear disease even in UK.,There is only one National Amyloidosis Center at UCL London where patients from all over country come. I am myself Amyloidosis patient and having chemotherapy for it every two weeks now four weeks. It is a long treatment.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:09am
Inshallah he will get well.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:13am
@Zak, Hiding in Dubai??
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Mar 18, 2019 01:18am
@Observer#1, Read carefully it is " Amyloidosis" and it is a rear condition.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:19am
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan, are u serious ?
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Mar 18, 2019 01:22am
HE could've made Pakistan great but no he wasted his time.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:24am
Amyloidosis is a slow progressive degenerative disease , for which there is no cure , it’s not like angina , where a
Angiography is done and a stent is placed , more than thousand procedures are done daily and they are very safe , Pakistani doctors are very good at it with little complications .
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Mar 18, 2019 01:26am
@Jjacky, very sad comment. Never show happiness on somebody illness. One day you may suffer with same condition. May Lord forgive you for this sin.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:49am
Who pays for his expensive overseas treatment???
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Mar 18, 2019 01:51am
@Zak, I disagree with you. Whatever fix people think he did when he took govt was all for your eyes only. His regime's short term patch up jobs may have been enticing at the time, but he has done more damage than good to the country. Especially, he brought Pakistan politics to a new level of low P.s. it is embarassing to learn about his interviews to Indian channels as he stoops to their level of unprofessionalism.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:52am
Great president, it's shameful to even compare to goons like Nawaz and Zardari.
Many prayers Honorable President Pervez Musharraf.
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Mar 18, 2019 01:52am
Pervez Musharraf does look shaken and extremely sick in the picture.
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Mar 18, 2019 02:00am
@edward singh, True... But there is no escape for anyone... Too long but not anymore
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Mar 18, 2019 02:08am
Get well Sir, Pakistan needs yourpresence and support.
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Mar 18, 2019 02:10am
@Observer#1, ‘"Due to amyloidosis, broken protein starts getting deposited in various organs," Siddiqui had explained. "[As a result] Pervez Musharraf has difficulty in standing and walking."
What more do you want.
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Mar 18, 2019 02:18am
Wishing you a speedy recovery, inshallah and good health. A great man and visionary leader.
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Mar 18, 2019 02:19am
@Observer#1, please read the article. The disease is mentioned.
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Mar 18, 2019 02:22am
@Observer#1, mentioned in there "amyloidosis".
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Mar 18, 2019 02:30am
I pray for his health. He is a true leader of Pakistan. I wish he comes back to Pakistan and help the country.
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Mar 18, 2019 02:32am
@Jjacky, - your tone of comment sounds vindictive.Remember, the Pakistan government is not paying for either his upkeep or treatment!
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Mar 18, 2019 02:34am
The politicians in Pakistan need to discuss the state of health care in Pakistan, since they all run abroad to seek medical attention. Ironically, there are thousands of Pakistan educated doctors working all over the world!
The politicians may end up being under the care of a Pakistani doctor overseas!
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Mar 18, 2019 02:35am
He is 75 years old. Our bodies wear out. We will have problems with all or organs eventually.
75 is a long life.
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Mar 18, 2019 02:42am
The best leader Pakistan had since President Ayoub... Get well soon dear Pervez Musharraf saab
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Mar 18, 2019 02:49am
@Observer#1, at least read the article before going to the comment section, the disease is called amyloidosis in which broken proteins start getting deposited in various organs.
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Mar 18, 2019 02:49am
Get well soon, Mr president. You are the my hero.
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Mar 18, 2019 02:59am
Why these rich corrupt get rare diseases or disease which has only cure outside Pakistan
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Mar 18, 2019 03:09am
This, indeed, is very bad news! This disease cannot be cured and is always fatal. Let us all pray for him.
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Mar 18, 2019 03:23am
@Observer#1, it's mentioned " Amyloidosis"
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Mar 18, 2019 03:25am
As a Haematologist Amyloidosis is the worst disease with a very bad survival index with the best treatment. best case scenario is 1-2 years post diagnosis
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Mar 18, 2019 03:43am
@Sayyar Khan, - I am amazed at your shallow level of understanding about the political and vindictive nature of our politicians otherwise you would not have written these disparaging comments!
Now we know Voters like you elect corrupt and dishonest people again and again and then complain.
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Mar 18, 2019 03:49am
You could have been treated in Pakistan had you contributed to health during the 10 years that you remained in power
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Mar 18, 2019 03:53am
@Observer#1, it is mentioned in this same article, a few paragraph below
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Mar 18, 2019 03:54am
Hope he feels better and recovers completely.
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Mar 18, 2019 04:21am
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan, he maybe honest , but he surrounded himself with pml n turncoats and aligned with target killers and bhatta mafia of Karachi . Unfortunately , he wasted a golden opportunity to take a bite out of extremism , target killings of Karachi .
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Mar 18, 2019 04:23am
@Jjacky, all the political leaders want treatment in London only. where from they get that much money?
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Mar 18, 2019 04:24am
@Zak, A patriot person will never try to avoid appearing in court of the country
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Mar 18, 2019 04:31am
My hearty prayers are with him. He will recover soon.
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Mar 18, 2019 04:38am
Who is paying for his treatment?
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Mar 18, 2019 04:53am
Amyloidosis is a horrible disease, slowly progressive and there is no good treatment anywhere in the world. This is really unfortunate. You would not even wish your worst enemy to have it.
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Mar 18, 2019 04:55am
Came from defence background but handled country in well manner. Good knowledge of south asian region and world politics diplomacy. Along with indian PM Vajpayee came closer to fix kashmir issue. Hope for his fast health recovery.
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Mar 18, 2019 05:06am
Prayers for your speedy recovery
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Mar 18, 2019 05:14am
Thank you President Pervez Musharraf for your visionary leadership. Get well soon Mr Honorable President.
Salute!
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Mar 18, 2019 05:16am
@Observer#1,
Please read the article again, the disease has been named.
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Mar 18, 2019 05:33am
The disease name is mentioned above, called amyloidosis due to which body protein breaks down and starts depositing in various organs , causing difficulty in standing and walking.
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Mar 18, 2019 05:36am
His face and body shows it .He is not well. Believe it.
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Mar 18, 2019 05:38am
@Observer#1, if only you bother to go beyond the headlines and read the article, you would’ve found out.
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Mar 18, 2019 05:50am
@Jjacky, Haven't you noticed General (R) written in front of his name yet?
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Mar 18, 2019 05:51am
@Observer#1, "What is this rare disease that cannot be mentioned". It is already mentioned. It is Amyloidosis. It is a rare disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid builds up in your organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that is produced in your bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ.
There's no cure for amyloidosis. But treatments can help you manage your symptoms and limit the production of amyloid protein. Musharaff disease is affecting his nervous system.
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Mar 18, 2019 05:52am
@Ahmed,
That would require a conscience and courage. He has neither.
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Mar 18, 2019 06:19am
@Observer#1, Please read again it is there.
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Mar 18, 2019 06:26am
@Observer#1, The disease is amyloidosis and is mentioned in the article.
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Mar 18, 2019 06:49am
@Jjacky, The difference is, one, Musharraf is paying for his own treatment.Two, unlike Nawaz, Musharraf is not convicted and not in jail. Get your facts in order. If you're gonna hate, hate with logic atleast.
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Mar 18, 2019 06:49am
That rare disease is cowardice
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Mar 18, 2019 06:55am
@Jjacky, Pakistan has no facilities for treatment of complex disorder
if he came back he would need Medical Visa to India
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Mar 18, 2019 06:55am
@Observer#1, read the article
it has been named
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Mar 18, 2019 06:57am
Nawaz Sharif should look at Musharraf and realize that this is what being sick really means.
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Mar 18, 2019 07:19am
@Observer#1, Amyloidosis
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Mar 18, 2019 07:22am
did you read the article. He has Amyloidosis diagnosed last year. Amyloidosis is a rare disease occurs when amyloid builds up in your organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that is produced in your bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ
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Mar 18, 2019 07:23am
@Mougli, A very selfish and jealousy loaded statement
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Mar 18, 2019 07:27am
@Sayyar Khan, I am ashamed of your thinking.
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Mar 18, 2019 07:40am
@Observer#1, Actually Sir, 'Amyloidosis' is mentioned. It is not a new disease. Much is known about it. Separately Sir, 'Age related amyloidosis', in which the amyloid is derived from wild-type (normal) transthyretin, is a slowly progressive disease that affects the hearts of elderly men and is called ATTRwt amyloidosis.
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Mar 18, 2019 07:45am
Where is all billions of looted money?
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Mar 18, 2019 07:45am
@Zak, but why did he run away?
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Mar 18, 2019 07:50am
@Observer#1, they did mention it: amyloidosis
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Mar 18, 2019 08:15am
@Observer#1, it’s mentioned that it’s amyloidosis.
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Mar 18, 2019 08:16am
@Ahmed, And this desese is treatble.He will be alright within 6 months.
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Mar 18, 2019 08:28am
@Jjacky, He was just an accused and not given any sentence . He is also not financially corrupt unlike Nawaz and Zardari.
Already released in many cases right now probably two outstanding cases are one is Benazir murder and other enforcing Article 6 in country. Both are topi drama. When in two years nothing was proved then what will happen even if he is in Pakistan.
I wish and pray him good health.
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Mar 18, 2019 08:29am
@Observer#1, already well elaborated in article.
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Mar 18, 2019 08:46am
@Sabir, doesn’t matter, it’s not you anyway
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Mar 18, 2019 08:46am
@Observer#1, amyloidisis.
Amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid builds up in your organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that is produced in your bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ.
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Mar 18, 2019 08:56am
@NK, yeh I care about your thinking
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Mar 18, 2019 08:59am
Amyloid has no specific treatment but things to slow it down somewhat. Good luck to the former president.
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Mar 18, 2019 09:10am
@Observer#1, It's Amyloidosis and has been mentioned several times before and even in this article too.
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Mar 18, 2019 09:20am
Why these patriotic politicians need treatments abroad?
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Mar 18, 2019 09:38am
If Ex PM had built good hospital, this situation would not have come!!
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Mar 18, 2019 09:41am
Amyloidosis is incurable blood cancer!
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Mar 18, 2019 10:13am
May he get well soon. Country needs his services.
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Mar 18, 2019 10:17am
He is a former president,and we respect him,may he has speedy recovery
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Mar 18, 2019 10:29am
I hope you get well soon mate.Best regards from Ankara
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Mar 18, 2019 10:30am
I will pray for your early recovery. You did great for this country and nation. You was the only who tried to punish these political monsters, like Nawaz Sharif and Bhutto. NRO was your mistake or you did that under foreign pressure which is obvious. We will pray for your good health and better Pakistan without political goons like Nawaz and Bhutto families who destroyed our beloved country.
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Mar 18, 2019 11:11am
@raza syed, hello bro, pakistani doctors are more intelligent and qualified comparitve to their counterparts in dubai. Thats why i told to bring him to pakistan and do treatment there.
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Mar 18, 2019 11:15am
@josef, i never talked about expenses. I mean to say pakistani doctors are more qualified and intelligent when compare to their dubai counterparts. So better bring him to pakistan and do treatment there only. Also u can hire specialist doctors around world and tell them to come to pakistan and treat mr.musharraf.
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Mar 18, 2019 11:18am
@Aam Pakistani, so what, dont he trusts his own doctors where he ruled pakistan for 7 years without any opposition.
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Mar 18, 2019 11:47am
Gov immediately send money for his treatment as he probably needs it end of the day he was chief of Army and ex president of Pakistan. Also assigned special protocol from embassy in UAE to help his family to comfort them
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Mar 18, 2019 12:07pm
Best wishes to Ex President. Hopes he gets well soon
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Mar 18, 2019 12:41pm
How come he is out of Pakistan
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Mar 18, 2019 01:16pm
@Observer#1, It is mentioned. "amyloidosis"... "Due to amyloidosis, broken protein starts getting deposited in various organs,"
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Mar 18, 2019 01:51pm
@Observer#1, amyloidosis- its mentioned in details as well, protein deposits in organs
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Mar 18, 2019 02:11pm
Get well soon General Parvez Musharaf he’s great, patriotic, brave, He was a honest and excellent leader
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Mar 18, 2019 02:50pm
@Nasir Khan, how is its prognosis ?
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Mar 18, 2019 03:06pm
Systemic amyloidosis is slowly progressive and fatal if untreated. The average survival for AL amyloidosis is approximately one year while familial amyloidosis is up to 15 years. The outlook and life expectancy is adversely affected by vital organ involvement.
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Mar 18, 2019 03:14pm
Apparently he doesn't seem to have any symptoms of amyloidosis disease..
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Mar 18, 2019 03:41pm
@Observer#1, I can see what you are observing and what your observations will lead to. Yes, its sarcasm.
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Mar 18, 2019 04:17pm
Get well soon General.
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Mar 18, 2019 05:17pm
I wish you Get well soon Mr President.
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Mar 18, 2019 05:46pm
@Observer#1, it is clearly mentioned. The name is "amyloidosis"
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Mar 18, 2019 05:47pm
Amyloidosis is a very rare disease and unfortunately, there is no cure for that at the moment.
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Mar 18, 2019 05:49pm
Why only powerful people get all these strange diseases and that too when they are either in prison or involved in a serious court case?
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Mar 18, 2019 06:52pm
@Observer#1, Ever heard of privacy and confidentiality? Go ahead look them up.
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Mar 18, 2019 07:10pm
@Zak, if he is such a patriot why is he hiding in Dubai?
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Mar 18, 2019 07:11pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan, Musharraf an honest man? Surely you jest.
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Mar 18, 2019 07:13pm
@Observer#1, its called amyloidosis
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Mar 18, 2019 07:17pm
@Tariq Rashid,
And, I assume, that your statement is based on some inside information. Yes, sarcasm.
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Mar 18, 2019 07:19pm
Wish fast and well recovery to Pervez Musharaf, many look down upon him, but I personally view him as a smart decised military leader, he was the reason of the close allyship of the United States
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Mar 18, 2019 07:35pm
@Pervez, That's where his house is and that's where he lives … and " all " his expenses are paid by the Ruler of Dubai; So, now you know.. ;
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Mar 18, 2019 07:37pm
@Manish, That's where his house is and that's where he lives now … " All " his expenses are paid by the Ruler of Dubai;
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Mar 18, 2019 07:41pm
@Dia, He had no house and was living with daughter in Karachi .. His farm house does not have full living facilities just for short visits; Dubai is where his house is which was gifted by Ruler of Dubai .. just opposite Burj Khalifa fountain … " All " his expenses are paid for by The Ruler of Dubai ;
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Mar 18, 2019 07:44pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan,
Mr. Imtiaz Ali Khan,
You are right.
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Mar 18, 2019 07:45pm
@Ahsan Gul,
Mr. Ahsan Gul,
Good comment.
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Mar 18, 2019 07:59pm
Wish him a speedy recovery
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Mar 18, 2019 09:17pm
@Ahmed, sound observation, appreciate it
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Mar 18, 2019 09:19pm
@Nasir Khan, Wish you too a speedy recovery. We understand your suffering
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Mar 19, 2019 09:22am
May you recover completely
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Mar 19, 2019 09:47am
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan, He loved Pakistan.We all pray for his health & early recovery.
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Mar 19, 2019 09:48am
@Maria enteparia onnuchoriu, Inshalallah
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Mar 19, 2019 10:06am
@Observer#1, the name of the disease is mentioned above, google and find the details, common sense!
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Mar 19, 2019 10:44am
This former President of PK is really sick. For his services to the nation, welcome him back. He may have mistakes but who has not? He led Pk well. He belongs to PK.
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Mar 19, 2019 12:36pm
May Almighty grant him speedy recovery, best ruler Pakistan has witnessed after Quaid-e-Azam.
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Mar 19, 2019 12:50pm
The brave only knows how to forgive, only Musharaf could forgive Nawaz Sharif.
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Mar 19, 2019 02:15pm
Hope he gets well soon.
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Mar 19, 2019 10:56pm
@Observer#1, The rare diseases is Amyloidosis
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Mar 20, 2019 12:13am
What ails him?
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Mar 20, 2019 12:41am
Best wishes for Mr Musharaf
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Mar 20, 2019 04:47am
Indian peace lover wishes him for speed recovery..He is a Delhi man..
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Mar 20, 2019 06:15am
PM's doctor brother in US can better take care of him!
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Mar 20, 2019 07:54am
Wish him full and speedy recovery!
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Mar 20, 2019 07:56am
He looks really run down. Must be a serious disease and a serious reaction.
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Mar 20, 2019 07:59am
@Ahsan Gul, ........a coward running from the law.
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