  Pakistan's ex-president Musharraf appears in anti-terrorism court April 20, 2013 - 11:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pakistan's former leader Pervez Musharraf has appeared at an anti-terrorism court over claims he illegally detained judges in 2007, BBC News reported. Musharraf, who ruled Pakistan between 1999 and 2007, was arrested on Friday, April 19. The High Court ruled that the allegations amounted to an act of terrorism and ordered him to appear at Islamabad's anti-terror court. Musharraf has described the case against him as politically motivated. Last month Musharraf returned from years of self-imposed exile hoping to lead his All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) party into the general election next month. However, he has failed in his bid to register as a candidate with election officials. The case for which he has been arrested relates to his controversial decision to dismiss judges including Chief Justice Mohammad Iftikhar Chaudhry when he imposed emergency rule in 2007. Musharraf faces several other criminal cases and had been trying to stave off arrest since he returned. The Pakistani Taliban have also vowed to assassinate the former president, who seized power in a 1999 coup.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi  Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |
