Musharraf’s counsel decide to boycott special court

ISLAMABAD: The counsel defending the former military ruler General (reted) Pervez Musharraf in treason case decided to boycott the proceedings of the special court.

According to the sources, the decision was taken as Justice Faisal Arab would continue to hear the treason case.

The sources said Musharraf counsels are of the view that Justice Faisal Arab had decided to dissociate himself from the hearing.

The counsels claimed that Justice Faisal Arab’s remarks against Anwar Mansoor are unnecessary and against the facts, the sources added.