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Sunday, May 05, 2013
Court extends Musharraf’s remand by another 14 daysISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday ordered former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to remain in custody for a further two weeks ahead of his trial for unlawfully sacking judges during his rule, officials said.
“Pervez Musharraf’s remand is extended for judicial lock-up for 14 days, he should be presented before the court on May 18,” judge Kausar Abbas Zaidi, ordered.
Police had asked the judge to grant the custodial extension, saying the investigation into Musharraf’s activities was still underway.
Lawyers for Musharraf, who is locked in his own home that has been declared a sub-jail while he is awaiting trial, filed a bail application in the court and the judge fixed a hearing for May 6.
The court was also asked if Musharraf’s trial could be held inside his plush villa, citing security reasons, but the matter was left pending.
“It has been brought into my notice that the chief commissioner of Islamabad issued a notification for the jail trial, but approval from the Islamabad High Court is needed in this regard,” the judge said. agencies
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk