Musharraf to be tried under Article 6 for treason: PM Nawaz Sharif

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.

Syrian deputy foreign minister calls on President Zardari

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari reiterated on Monday that Pakistan supports all efforts to facilitate a peaceful Syrian solution through a comprehensive political dialogue involving the entire spectrum of Syrian politics, including the government and opposition factions.

According to an official handout, the president stated this while speaking to Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad who called on him at the Bilawal House. The meeting was attended by Director Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ghassan Dallah, Syrian Chargé d'affaires Islamabad Dr Ali Muhra, Spokesperson to the President, Senator Farhatullah Babar, and Jalil Abbas Jilani,