ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif dropped the strongest hint on Monday to file a written request before the Supreme Court to try former military ruler General (retd) Pervez Musharraf for treason under Article 6 of the Constitution.
It is pertinent to mention that if convicted, Musharraf can face a possible death penalty or life imprisonment.
Addressing the National Assembly (NA), Nawaz Sharif said that the former president had committed treason by abrogating the Constitution and he should be tried under the law.
Moreover, the premier said Musharraf would be tried for imposing a state of emergency in the country in 2007 while also suspending the Constitution.
Attorney General Munir A. Malik submitted his response in the Supreme Court, stating that the procedure to try Musharraf under Article 6 of the Constitution has begun today.
Leader of Opposition Khurshid Shah welcomed the prime minister's speech and said that the pictures of all past dictators should be removed from the parliament premises.
Earlier, the apex court had asked the government to clarify its position on the petitions urging the court to try the former general under Article 6 of the Constitution.
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