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Musharraf should be tried in military court: Lawyers

Islamabad: Pervez Musharraf's lawyer today argued in a special court conducting his treason trial that the embattled former Pakistani military ruler's case should be heard by a military court.Musharraf's lawyer Khalid Ranjha told the special

PTI Updated on: February 11, 2014 16:50 IST


However, the prosecution challenged the contention of the defence lawyers, saying Musharraf cannot be tried under the Army Act as it has no provision for treason.  

Musharraf, admitted to a military hospital in Rawalpindi on January 2 after developing heart problems, has skipped all hearings of the special court.

After hearing the arguments of lawyers from both sides, the court adjourned the case till tomorrow.

Musharraf has been summoned by the special court on February 18.
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