Islamabad: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday promised not to arrest former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in any case until he appears in the court.
During the hearing of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) case, defence lawyer Akhtar Shah said that his client Musharraf was suffering from a serious disease.
The court ordered the lawyer to reply on the former ruler’s return to Pakistan till October 11.
Earlier, Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar promised to provide Rangers security to Mr Musharraf on his arrival in Pakistan and also directed authorities to facilitate him with the doctor of his choice.
“Musharraf would not be questioned about assets,” said the CJP.
Responding to a question related to Musharraf’s return, the lawyer said his client is not a cowardly man and that he respects court and all state institutions.
All graft cases against Pakistanis were shelved in 2007 after the then attorney general Malik Qayum wrote to the Swiss authorities following the promulgation of the NRO by Pervez Musharraf.
Also on Tuesday, the court hearing corruption references against Sharif’s family adjourned the hearing of the Al Aziziya and Hill Metal corruption references till October 3.
