Pakistan ex-president Musharraf sentenced to death

Pakistan's special court sentenced former military dictator and President Pervez Musharraf to death, Report informs, citing TASS.

The three-member special court, headed by judge Waqar Ahmad Seth, announced the verdict, according to reports by television channels. Musharraf is currently in Dubai.

“Pervez Musharraf has been found guilty of Article 6 for violation of the constitution of  Pakistan,” government law officer Salman Nadeem said.

Musharraf has been on trial for high treason for imposing a state of emergency in 2007.  

General Musharraf was President of Pakistan between 2001-2008.