Pakistan`s Former President Musharraf Escapes Treason Charges

Photo: Former President, General (retd) Pervez Musharraf

Pakistan's Musharraf Slips Treason Charges, But Is Held Incommunicado -- Christian Science Monitor

Pakistan's caretaker government has refused to bring treason charges against the detained former military leader, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, saying it was beyond its mandate.

Today, Gen. Pervez Musharraf remains under arrest, confined to two rooms in his farmhouse, and the former military leader of Pakistan is still not allowed visits, say his lawyers.

Yet in what is likely good news for the former Army chief, the interim government of Pakistan today said it will not try General Musharraf for treason, saying it does not have the power to do so and that elections, set for May 11, are a national priority.

“We cannot initiate proceedings against him [Musharraf] under Article 6 of the Constitution as we don’t have mandate to do so. Our mandate states that our first and foremost duty is to carry free and fair elections and provide security to the candidates,” the interim government said in its reply to court regarding Musharraf’s treason case, according to the National Turk.

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