Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in a tweet has said that there should be no hindrance in former military dictator General (retd) Pervez Musharraf’s return, if he wants to come back to Pakistan.
“In view of his health condition, there should be no hindrance in the return of Pervez Musharraf to the country,” tweeted Khawaja Asif. “Events of the past should not stand [in his way to come back].”
“May he spend his time with dignity in this phase of life,” added the defence minister.
Rumours of Musharraf’s death started circulating on social media on Friday. However, his family clarified that Gen Musharraf is not on a ventilator but has been unwell, stating that he is “going through a difficult stage where recovery is not possible”.
On December 17, 2019, a special court found Musharraf guilty of high treason and sentenced him to death under Article 6 of the Constitution in a 2–1 split verdict.
However, in January 2020, the Lahore High High Court (LHC) overturned the death sentence handed down to Musharraf.
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