Faisal Arab

• Chief judge in Pervez Musharraf treason trial quits bench

  In a severe blow to the high-profile treason case against Pervez Musharraf, the chief judge conducting the trial today recused himself from the hearing after repeatedly being accused of bias against the former Pakistani military dictator.

• Pakistan treason court adjourns Pervez Musharraf indictment hearing

  Pakistani judges hearing treason charges against Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday adjourned his formal indictment to the end of the week after lawyers for the ex-military ruler said his life was in danger.

• Pervez Musharraf's lawyers 'threatened with beheading'

  Lawyers representing Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in a landmark treason case said on Wednesday they had been threatened with beheading and urged a new venue for the trial.

• Court summons Pervez Musharraf on February 18 after he skips hearing

  A special court trying Pervez Musharraf for treason today summoned the beleaguered former dictator to appear on February 18 and warned a non-bailable arrest warrant would be issued if he failed to do so.