SLAMABAD: A Pakistani court on Thursday directed formation of a medical board to review 70-year-old ex-president Pervez Musharraf'...
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SLAMABAD: A Pakistani court on Thursday directed formation of a medical board to review 70-year-old ex-president Pervez Musharraf's health after his lawyers sought its permission to fly him to the US for treatment.
"The board of senior Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) doctors should inform the court about how serious is Musharraf's condition, does he need a surgery and how long will he remain in the hospital," said the court, which is hearing the treason case against the ex-army chief. He was further exempted from appearance before the court till Jan 23.
Musharraf's lawyer, Mansoor Ali Khan, had earlier submitted a letter before the court saying doctors had recommended Musharraf be treated at the Paris Regional Medical Center (PRMC) in Texas.
"We have attached the letter with documents from the doctors of a heart clinic in Texas and they have recommended he should be shifted to that clinic for further treatment," Khan told the court.
Musharraf has been admitted to AFIC since he was rushed there as he complained of chest pain while on his way to the special court for hearing two weeks back. Rumours have been circulating in the media that the government would strike a deal to send him out of Pakistan to avoid a clash with the army.
The ex-president is yet to appear before the court and has missed four court hearing since December 24 citing security and health reasons. The court had on January 9 warned it would "issue an appropriate order'' in case he failed to appear before it.
Musharraf is the first military ruler to face trial for treason. He could be sentenced to death or life imprisonment if convicted. The trial relates to his suspension of the constitution and imposition of emergency in November 2007.
Separately, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected a petition seeking Musharraf's exemption from appearance before the special court. It said it did not have the legal authority to do so.
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