'Special Court Islamabad has awarded death sentence to former President Pervez Musharraf in a high treason case,' Radio Pakistan tweeted.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – A Pakistan court Tuesday, December 17, sentenced former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in absentia to death for treason, state media reported, an unprecedented move in a country where the armed forces are often considered immune from prosecution.
The controversial move ultimately sparked protests against Musharraf, leading to his resignation in the face of impeachment proceedings. His rule faced no serious challenges until he tried to sack the chief justice in March 2007, sparking nationwide protests and months of turmoil that led to the imposition of a state of emergency.
Musharraf finally in resigned in August 2008 the face of impeachment proceedings by the new governing coalition and went into exile.
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