Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday issued a detailed judgment declaring last year's emergency rule, Provisional Constitutional Order and follow-up actions justified and said that the cases of deposed judges could not be re-opened.
The presidential oath was administered by Pakistan's Chief Justice Abdhul Hammed Dogar. Interestingly, Musharraf took the oath of office under the Pakistani constitution and not under emergency regulations.
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the last petition challenging President Pervez Musharraf's re-election.
A special court trying embattled former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf ordered the government to include former prime minister Shaukat Aziz, a former law minister and a chief justice as alleged co-conspirators in the high treason case slapped on him.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances