–Three-judge bench also cancels ex-dictator’s right of defence due to repeated non-appearance before courtISLAMABAD: A special court on Wednesday rejected former military strongman General (r) Pervez Musharraf’s plea for adjournment of the hearing of a high treason case against him. Musharraf is facing a treason trial under Article 6 of the Constitution as well as Section 2 of the High Treason Act on a complaint moved by the federal government. The bench of the special court asked the lawyer to read the Supreme Court verdict from April 1. The three-judge bench rejected Gen Musharraf’s plea to adjourn the case. While speaking to the media, Musharraf’s lawyer said that they had presented medical and photographic evidence in court so that the judges could get an idea of Musharraf’s condition.

Source: Pakistan Today June 12, 2019 10:26 UTC