Musharraf treason case: SHC directs publishing call notice in papers

Karachi, Pakistan:- The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday directed to publish a notice in newspapers to summon former president Pervez Musharraf for hearing of a petition filed to register treason case against him.

The petitioner Maulvi Iqbal Haider told the court that notices were not being received at former president’s residence in Chak Shahzad and report of disobedience had also come. The high court directed the petitioner to get permission and issue notices in newspapers.

Maulvi Iqbal Haider took position in constitutional petition being heard since March 28 that Pervez Musharraf violated his oath of office and overthrew the elected government. He suspended the constitution twice and made amendments according to his own will therefore treason case should be filed against him, the petition stated.