ATC reissues arrest warrant against Musharraf in Benazir case

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Former premier Benazir Bhutto. — File photo

ISLAMABAD: The Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) on Saturday reissued the arrest warrant against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in the Benazir Bhutto murder case, DawnNews reported.

The court also asked for all details of the former president’s property.

The case was being heard in the Adiyala Jail by ATC special Judge Rana Nisar Ahmed.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had requested the court to issue a permanent warrant for Pervez Musharraf.

The FIA request also entailed the confiscation of Musharraf's property.

During the hearing, DG FIA Malik Iqbal apologised for attempting to change the investigation officer in the Benazir Bhutto murder case. He moreover told the court that Khalid Rasool was still heading the investigation in the case.

Subsequently, the court adjourned the hearing to June 25.

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