'Musharraf defence team to give surprise in Friday’s hearing'

ISLAMABAD: The defence team of former president Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf has finalized its strategy in connection with his appearance before the special court hearing the treason case against him, said one of his counsels Ahmad Raza Kasuri on Thursday.

“We don’t want to disclose the plan just yet, as we don’t want our rivals, court and Prime Minister to become aware of it in advance,” he said while talking to media persons here, adding, ‘we will give the surprise tomorrow’.

He said only a few hours are left before tomorrow’s hearing during which the surprise will be let out of the box. He, however, added that this surprise will prove to be in the better interest of the country and its nation.

Kasuri reiterated that Pervez Musharraf is not a traitor, as he has fought battles for the country.