Musharraf says he’s being ‘victimised’

E-Paper | June 12, 2026

KARACHI: A day after he was admitted to hospital following deterioration of his health, former military ruler retired Gen Pervez Musharraf said on Tuesday he was ready to record his statement in the high treason case against him. He, however, showed mistrust in the judicial process, saying “I have not been heard and I’m being victimised”.

In a video statement from his hospital bed, he spoke about his health, saying he had fainted and had to be admitted to hospital.

“As far as this [treason] case is concerned, this is absolutely baseless,” said a visibly ailing Musharraf.

“I have served my country for 10 years. I have fought for my country. This [treason] is the case in which I have not been heard and I have been victimised.”

Published in Dawn, December 4th, 2019

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Taquee

Dec 04, 2019 11:47am

While the corrupt who looted the country are enjoying luxurious life, the only leader before Imran Khan, who stirred the country towards development is being victimized. Musharraf's was honest and saved pakistan from war and from economic disaster. Why do we, as a nation, go after our nationals who do great service to the country. We did the same to Dr. Abdus Salaam and Malala. Such a sorry state we are in as a nation.

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Imtiaz Ali Khan

Dec 04, 2019 12:04pm

Great leader indeed no doubt in my mind! NRO was his only mistake which he admitted as his fault a brave man and a visionary mind. Thank you to Urdu Speaking community for giving us President Musharraf.

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Faisal

Dec 04, 2019 12:14pm

Not been heard because he ran away...

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Asif

Dec 04, 2019 12:28pm

Love you musharaf the only leader

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Justice

Dec 04, 2019 12:33pm

Yes, we hear you General.

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Queen

Dec 04, 2019 12:40pm

Get well soon sir.

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Queen

Dec 04, 2019 12:41pm

Wishing you speedy recovery.

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Tarik

Dec 04, 2019 01:06pm

“I have served my country for 10 years. I have fought for my country. This [treason] is the case in which I have not been heard and I have been victimised.” Very true!

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Sid

Dec 04, 2019 01:18pm

Leave the man in peace. He was a great leader full stop.

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Imtiaz Hunzai (Berlin)

Dec 04, 2019 01:21pm

Get well soon Gen sb. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

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irfan

Dec 04, 2019 01:32pm

Despite all the past, a Sick Person is never the option to blame or fight.

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SamiUSA

Dec 04, 2019 01:41pm

He is victimized by who? If you have nothing to hindi you should have nothing to worry.

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A Voter

Dec 04, 2019 01:44pm

You took power without the consent of the people of Pakistan and violated your oath. This is treason Sir!

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Justicefirst

Dec 04, 2019 01:52pm

The problem is that we provide relief to corrupt mafia but put on trial honest leader like Mr Musharraf.He may have made some mistakes but he was definitely not corrupt.

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Sharmin

Dec 04, 2019 02:08pm

Audacity of a fascist autocrat

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Farmaan Ali

Dec 04, 2019 02:28pm

@Sid, A great leader who immediately fell on his knees when Bush threatened and joined a war which was not ours in the first place resulting in countless deaths and destruction.

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Ali kazmi

Dec 04, 2019 02:51pm

@Imtiaz Ali Khan, Brave enough to admit his fault but he committed the fault because he was not brave enough to confront the looters.

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Dec 04, 2019 03:01pm

Lot love and respect for General Musharraf . Its his mistake to give NRO to the looters of the nation, which he admitted. He is innocent and our Hero.

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Shaykh

Dec 04, 2019 03:18pm

Wah! He is one of those powerful elites in Pakistan who are untouchable. He not only broke the law but also suspended the the constitution and took over the country illegally by dismissing an elected government but is being hailed a as hero and saviour by few . No wonder our country is not politically stable thus not progressing.

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Arvind

Dec 04, 2019 03:33pm

This is the reason, most of world feel totally confused about Pakistan. Sometime, he is the guy, who over thrown democracy. Put full judicial system on his feet. Now, same guys is telling that he doesn't trust Judiciary and readers will say that he is hero, great leader, visionary etc. It seems, it's not only world but Pakistan itself is group of confused people

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Asif jamil

Dec 04, 2019 04:09pm

@Taquee, Agree with you more than 100%,!

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Ajaz

Dec 04, 2019 05:32pm

His only mistake was to fall for for clever tricks of Mr Sharif, who used his foreign freinds to placate the general. General masharaf deserves a medal for saving Pakistan. If only he had jailed the corrupt who don't deserve mercy, we would be in better situation. The enemy is working hard to destroy us from all directions . We must be vigilant and stand up to corruption. If there is no corruption then our enemies cannot harm us because they know they can't fight us.

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S. Nasheed Ahmed

Dec 05, 2019 02:06am

They are driven by jealousy because no one could match his performance.

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Ahsan Gul

Dec 05, 2019 03:32am

He is not corrupt and he is a patriotic Pakistani. Corrupt NS has made these cases against him.

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AZAM AKBAR

Dec 05, 2019 05:52am

@Imtiaz Ali Khan, Mr. Imtiaz Ali Khan, Who listens to you? Unfortunately, Pakistan is paradise for criminals, corrupts, culprits, money-launderers, mal-administrators, looters, cronies, etc.

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SHAHID SATTAR

Dec 05, 2019 03:42pm

Vacancy exist in various tv channels for an artist who can perform the part of a terminally sick person in their tv serials being written at present. Apply now. The series will be made out of the country, preferably in the U.A.E.

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