Musharraf to return to Pakistan on May 1: lawyer
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Retired Gen Pervez Musharraf will be returning to Pakistan on May 1, his lawyer said on Saturday citing family members of the former president.
"According to Pervez Musharraf's family members, he is returning to Pakistan on May 1 despite his poor health," his legal counsel Salman Safdar said as he confirmed that his client will appear before the court on May 2.
Analysis: Trying the king and his men
On March 31, 2014, the special court had indicted Musharraf for suspending the Constitution on November 3, 2007.
He had left the country in March 2016 for Dubai for medical treatment of his back, but never returned despite promising that he would. He was later declared an absconder for his failure to appear before the court despite multiple summons.
It is pertinent to mention here that last month a special court had ordered Musharraf to appear before it on May 2. His counsel has subsequently put forth Musharraf's request to appear in court on May 13 instead.
"If he can come to court on May 13, Musharraf can also appear before the court on May 2. If he doesn't, the court will pass an appropriate order regarding recording his statement," Justice Tahira had said, warning that he would otherwise lose the right of defence.
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Apr 27, 2019 09:51pm
He has been returning more times than I have eaten biryani these past 5 years
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Apr 27, 2019 10:01pm
He will return May 1. Right.
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Apr 27, 2019 10:04pm
Excellent... Face the music!
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Apr 27, 2019 10:07pm
Welcome home the great leader Gen(r)Musharraf. He will face the concocted charges which inshallah will be dropped. Gen(r) Musharraf can say in court that his rule was beneficial to nation vis.a.vis.Nawaz rule. Atleast people are utterly disappointed by Sharif’s rule + Zardari hegemony over Sindh. The biggest good news expected on arrival of Gen((r) Musharraf will bring down dollar value, the economy will improve, confidence will be restored.
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Apr 27, 2019 10:16pm
Ya all deals done
His people r in power right now
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Apr 27, 2019 10:19pm
Good for Mushrif. He served his country and these corrupt Shriefs labeled him not loyal to Pakistan?
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Apr 27, 2019 10:40pm
Great patriotic leader... hope these fake cases are dropped soon.. the only real case he should face is why he let NS off the hook. That problem should have been nipped in the bud in 1999.
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Apr 27, 2019 11:00pm
He will be arrested when he arrives here.
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Apr 27, 2019 11:10pm
Havent we heard this statement tens of times earlier already?
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Apr 27, 2019 11:20pm
@Ijaz , i agree!!
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Apr 27, 2019 11:23pm
Obviously, there must be some arrangements made for his safety in Pakistan and his future endeavors.
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Apr 27, 2019 11:33pm
He is a hero - must be received with some fanfare. He is no less than Nawaz.
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Apr 27, 2019 11:45pm
He won't come back...
If at all he comes back, then nawaz needs a hiding as Musharraf will indeed unfold many of 3 times ex pm, corruption stories...
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Apr 27, 2019 11:47pm
@Ahsan Gul, he did let both NS and Benazir in again when he didn't have to, but only he wanted to extend is rule. So, he partly is to blame for them.
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Apr 28, 2019 12:05am
No need for him to return. His first coming bacjk before the 2013 election was also a bad idea.He has no political agenda as he has left his position of his party. His health seems not good to lead any party. best for Pakistan and him that he stay out of Pakistan in peace.
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Apr 28, 2019 12:09am
Leave him alone.
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Apr 28, 2019 12:20am
Sick man of Dubai. He better stay there.
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Apr 28, 2019 12:21am
Brave soldier. Fight the legal battle.
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Apr 28, 2019 01:12am
General (Rtd)Musharaf 's decission is in right direction. Hope he would be freed from all false charges framed by Nawaz Shareef on his ulterior motives.We pray for his health and long life as Pakistan economy flourished in his tenure.(Texas)
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Apr 28, 2019 01:26am
Why not will get the full protocol by gov 50% ministers in Gov is former mushraf partners.Home minister to information minister . Return of Mushraf 2019.
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Apr 28, 2019 01:43am
General Parvaiz Musharraf is a great and honest man. He is genuinely sick. Please let him recover first. This man has done a lot for us. The nation misses your leadership and golden era General Parvaiz Musharraf. Prayers for your good health.
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Apr 28, 2019 01:57am
I don't think he needs or wants to return. He is unwell and old. With what he has he is living comfortably and has many well wishers and friends who visit him and help keep his morale up. It would help if he were to visit his birth place and meet whoever the new PM will be of India come end of May. If he makes his approach in a friendly way instead of challenging and offensive way it would help PTI government cement relationship with India which is more important for our long term prosperity and peace than CPEC and China relationship will ever be.
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Apr 28, 2019 02:17am
Great leader of Pakistan. Honorable President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf. Welcome you back and thank you for your great leadership.
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Apr 28, 2019 02:23am
@Gordon D. Walker,
He did what he had to at the time and place of necessity
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely
In other words SMART !
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Apr 28, 2019 03:13am
We have had enough of Musharraf's politics. No more, thanks.
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Apr 28, 2019 03:21am
Come and face courts and rule of law same as civilian PMs do!
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Apr 28, 2019 03:24am
A most sincere leader Pakistani people didn't value.
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Apr 28, 2019 03:27am
He is really sick, beyond anyone can imagine. He is coming to face the courts and they can decide what they want after seeing this condition.
Let’s hope for the best, for me he was a good leader at a tough time.
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Apr 28, 2019 03:29am
Sure, May 1st. Let me circle that in the calender and place my bets.
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Apr 28, 2019 03:43am
Musharraf is returning on May 1, 20XX. That XX could be 99.
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Apr 28, 2019 04:15am
Hope his(the Commando's) back is better after three years.
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Apr 28, 2019 05:16am
@Ahsan Gul, are you serious, please be fair. He served the country for his own gains.
Lets be honest, he smells of corruption and he has misused his power, he should be charged with full force but 'oh wait' law and order is for the poor not for rich and powerful in my country.
Tell CJP should order to roll out the red carpet, one of their own is coming back. Drum rolling......
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Apr 28, 2019 05:38am
Question is why did it took years to get treated for him?
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Apr 28, 2019 05:55am
So this was the NRO IK keeps chiding about!!
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Apr 28, 2019 06:19am
He is returning to Pakistan, a political chess game.
A full General in the court , political pundits , chatterboxes will declare it a victory of justice. The end result, a hooplas for a couple of week. Who is going to bell the cat?
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Apr 28, 2019 06:43am
Musharaf is not going to return I bet. He will back off for one reason or the other at last moment.
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Apr 28, 2019 07:07am
It was PML-N, Nawaz Sharif who wanted to take revenge against Musharraf for dethroning him, which was a great service he did for the people of Pakistan, look where we are because of Nawaz Sharif financially, which he was around to do the same with Zardari.
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Apr 28, 2019 07:07am
It seems this May 1st he will be here..
Otherwise Judge Tahira stands ready to pass a final judgment on him.
General Saheb - it's time for you to face your demons. Hence you must return home.
Facing the court will restore your respect amongst your people here. No need to stay abroad any longer.
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Apr 28, 2019 07:11am
Remember where the Rupee was against the Dollar? Remember where the economy was when Musharraf was in power? Remember the country has surplus when he was in charge? Of course not, no one remembers the good days, everyone whines about him being a dictator, well I for one, if those are the results a dictator brings compared to a so called elected PM, so be it. Proof is in the pudding, no Musharraf didn't do everything right, he has admitted some of his mistakes too.
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Apr 28, 2019 07:50am
His disease has progressed. He doesn't have must to live. May be another six months so he is coming here to die.
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Apr 28, 2019 08:05am
Can anyone touch a full general ? Never in the history of Pakistan. The brotherhood among generals is stronger than any othe bond.
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Apr 28, 2019 08:12am
This is the right time of his return to Pakistan as all the institutions at this time are in his favor.He will be acquitted from all charges.
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