  Pakistani ex-president Musharraf charged over PM Bhutto death August 20, 2013 - 10:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Pakistani court has charged former Pakistani president and army chief, Pervez Musharraf, over the 2007 assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, Belfast Telegraph said. Afsha Adil, a member of Musharraf's legal team, said Musharraf pleaded not guilty. Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was killed in 2007 during a rally in the city of Rawalpindi. Prosecutor Chaudry Muhammed Azhar said the charges include murder, conspiracy to commit murder and facilitation for murder. Prosecutors have said Musharraf, who was president at the time, failed properly to protect her. Musharraf has faced a litany of charges relating to his rule since returning to the country in March from self-imposed exile.   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 U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
