Interim government refuses to order Musharraf treason trial

ISLAMABAD: The interim government has refused to try former president, General (retd) Pervez Musharraf for treason under Article 6 of the Constitution.

In its reply to the apex court, the interim government said that considering, deliberating or commencing any legal proceedings under Article 6 of the Constitution will be a measure not in its mandate.

The reply further said that the interim government was busy with the security of election candidates. Justice Jawaad s Khawaja remarked that the court had been seeking an answer for the last eight days and today (Monday) the interim government said that nothing would be done.

Justice Khawaja further remarked that the interim government said it was not in its mandate to initiate proceedings and in the future it may say that a FIR cannot be lodged.

The hearing of the case will resume on April 23 when the lawyers of Pervez Musharraf will start their arguments.