Pakistan court sentences former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to death for treason

Published Tue, Dec 17 2019 2:48 AM ESTUpdated Tue, Dec 17 2019 2:48 AM EST

Reuters

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has been on trial for high treason for imposing a state of emergency in 2007.

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf salutes as he arrives to brief media and supporters during a press conference ahead of his return, at the Dubai APML party headquarters on March 24, 2013 in Dubai, UAE.

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Pakistan's anti-terrorism court sentenced on Tuesday former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to death on charges of high treason and subverting the constitution, a senior government official said.

"Pervez Musharraf has been found guilty of Article 6 for violation of the constitution of Pakistan," government law officer Salman Nadeem said.

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