Musharraf’s troubles continue

Published April 20, 2013
Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf (C) is escorted by soldiers as he arrives at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on April 20, 2013.  — AFP Photo
Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf (C) is escorted by soldiers as he arrives at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on April 20, 2013. — AFP Photo
Pakistani security personnel run to take their position to guard the vehicle of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf (C) after the court proceedings in Islamabad District Courts on April 20, 2013. — AFP Photo
Pakistani security personnel run to take their position to guard the vehicle of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf (C) after the court proceedings in Islamabad District Courts on April 20, 2013. — AFP Photo
Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf (C) is escorted by soldiers and police commandos as he leaves the an anti-terrorism court after a hearing in Islamabad. — AFP Photo
Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf (C) is escorted by soldiers and police commandos as he leaves the an anti-terrorism court after a hearing in Islamabad. — AFP Photo
Pakistani security personnel escort the vehicle of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf (C-white). — AFP Photo
Pakistani security personnel escort the vehicle of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf (C-white). — AFP Photo
Pakistani lawyers shout slogans against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf during court proceedings in Islamabad on April 20, 2013. Musharraf was moved into police custody after being arrested on Friday, an unprecedented move against a former army chief of staff ahead of key elections. AFP PHOTO/Farooq NAEEM
Pakistani lawyers shout slogans against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf during court proceedings in Islamabad on April 20, 2013. Musharraf was moved into police custody after being arrested on Friday, an unprecedented move against a former army chief of staff ahead of key elections. AFP PHOTO/Farooq NAEEM
Pakistani soldiers are deployed outside an anti-terrorism court before the police produce former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad. — AFP Photo
Pakistani soldiers are deployed outside an anti-terrorism court before the police produce former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad. — AFP Photo
Supporters of Pakistani former military ruler Pervez Musharraf shout slogans outside the anti-terrorism court during the court proceedings in Islamabad District Courts on April 20, 2013. — AFP Photo
Supporters of Pakistani former military ruler Pervez Musharraf shout slogans outside the anti-terrorism court during the court proceedings in Islamabad District Courts on April 20, 2013. — AFP Photo
Pakistani soldiers stand guard outside an anti-terrorism court on the arrival of former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad on April 20, 2013. — AFP Photo
Pakistani soldiers stand guard outside an anti-terrorism court on the arrival of former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad on April 20, 2013. — AFP Photo
Lawyers shouting anti-Musharraf slogans scuffle with paramilitary soldiers outside the anti-terrorism court where former Pakistani president and head of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) political party Pervez Musharraf is attending a hearing, in Islamabad April 20, 2013. — AFP Photo
Lawyers shouting anti-Musharraf slogans scuffle with paramilitary soldiers outside the anti-terrorism court where former Pakistani president and head of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) political party Pervez Musharraf is attending a hearing, in Islamabad April 20, 2013. — AFP Photo
Pakistan's former president and head of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) political party Pervez Musharraf (3rd R) is escorted by security officials as he arrives at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, April 20, 2013. Former Pakistani president Musharraf was taken before an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Saturday in connection with allegations that he ordered the illegal detention of judges while we has in power, his lawyer said.— Reuters Photo
Pakistan's former president and head of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) political party Pervez Musharraf (3rd R) is escorted by security officials as he arrives at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, April 20, 2013. Former Pakistani president Musharraf was taken before an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Saturday in connection with allegations that he ordered the illegal detention of judges while we has in power, his lawyer said.— Reuters Photo

The anti-terrorist court in Islamabad sent former military strongman Pervez Musharraf on a 14-day-long judicial remand in the judges’ detention case. Judge Kausar Abbas Zaidi of the anti-terrorist court issued the order which makes it imperative for Musharraf to re-appear in court on May 4. — Photos and text by Agencies

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