Summary He said cases against named generals cannot be registered merely on the basis of a claim.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Interior Secretary Shahid Khan said on Thursday during the hearing of Musharraf treason case that there was no evidence against other generals that could led to registering a case against them, adding that the investigation has only nominated former president Pervez Musharraf as the accused, Dunya News reported.
The three-member bench that was presided by Justice Faisal Arab heard the treason case. Defense attorney Farogh Nasim asked the Interior Secretary why only Sindh and Punjab governors’ statements were taken. Khan responded that there wasn’t enough material and legal recommendation for statements of remaining two governors. He said that the requirements of the investigation were fulfilled after the statements from Governor Sindh and Punjab.
He said that the prosecution tried to obtain statements from military officials including the Army chief but could not succeed. He said that the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has the authority to subpoena the army officials but the army also has its own laws.
Musharraf had claimed that he consulted Joint Chiefs of Staff and Corps Commander prior to imposing emergency rule. Interior Secretary said that cases against named generals cannot be registered merely on the basis of a claim.
The hearing was adjourned until July 2.
