Former president General (R) Prevez Musharraf – File Photo

KARACHI: Former president and All Pakistan Muslim League’s (or APML’s) leader, Pervez Musharraf on Friday announced his return to Pakistan by March 23, 2012 in view of the upcoming elections.

Speaking to media in Dubai, Musharraf said that no red warrant had been issued for his arrest.

“I am ready to face the courts for charges that were build up against me by my political rivals,” he added.

He said that he would arrive at Lahore on March 23 and if circumstances allowed him he would want to return to Pakistan earlier.

Musharraf said that he would soon announce the hierarchy of his political party.

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