Musharraf’s bail extension plea dismissed in Benazir murder case

RAWALPINDI: Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has dismissed former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf’s petition for an extension of his interim bail in the Benazir Bhutto murder case.

The Lahore High Court has also dismissed Musharraf’s lawyer’s request for protection.

Earlier the court had granted interim bail to the former president on April 17 till April 24 against two surety bonds of Rs 0.5 million each.

On Tuesday, Musharraf appeared before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) for the first time over the murder of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. During proceedings the ATC directed Pervez Musharraf to be part of the murder investigation and adjourned the hearing till May 3.