LAHORE: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered former president Pervez Musharraf to return to Pakistan by June 14.
The apex court on June 7 had ordered the former president to appear before court and assured he would not be arrested upon appearance. Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar had said the apex court would pass an order ensuring authorities to not arrest Musharraf before his appearance in court.
While hearing the case today at the Supreme Court’s Lahore Registry, the chief justice said the former president should return to the country by 2pm on Thursday. “The verdict will be announced in compliance with the law upon Musharraf’s failure to follow the orders,” he said.
The apex court noted that it was not bound to comply with any conditions set forth by Musharraf.
“Musharraf was assured he would get protection but we are not bound to issue a written assurance to him,” said Chief Justice Nisar.
“He [Musharraf] should come [to the court] if he is a commando,” remarked the chief justice. “Why is he so afraid of returning to Pakistan?”
