Pakistan panel to record Pervez Musharraf's statement in Dubai

Nawaz Sharif

A special court in Pakistan on Monday ordered the formation of a high-level judicial commission to record Pervez Musharraf's statement in Dubai in a treason case, after the ex-military dictator declined to appear before the court via video-conferencing.

Musharraf's lawyer told the court that his client was "indisposed", Dawn news reported. "He says he is not a coward. He wishes to appear before the court and present the evidence in his defence," the lawyer said. The court then decided to order the formation of the panel that'll go to the UAE to record his statement.

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