Judges detention case: ATC orders Musharraf to appear on June 13

ISLAMABAD: While granting exemption from today’s hearing, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has summoned former president Pervez Musharraf on June 13 in the judges detention case, Geo News reported on Friday.

ATC Judge Atiqur Rehman had summoned Musharraf in today’s hearing, however, his lawyer furnished an application with the judge seeking an exemption for his client from today’s court appearance that was accepted by the judge. However, the judge ordered him to appear on June 13.

Musharraf’s lawyer has also filed an application for permanent exemption for his client. The defense counsel was of the view that the court had granted exemption after the indictment.

On the other hand, the prosecutor has requested for more time to provide the relevant documents to Musharraf’s defense lawyers in treason case. The court accepted the request and granted time till June 3 and adjourned the hearing.

The lawyers of the former president had sought the list of witnesses and complete record of Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) inquiry in the treason case.

It may be mentioned here that the court had warned of action against the guarantors of Pervez Musharraf if he failed to appear before the court today.