A Pakistan court on April 5 extended by six days the bail granted to former president Pervez Musharraf [4], who faces charges of detaining judges during his time in office. The Islamabad High Court also ordered Musharraf to post bond for Rs 500,000, or just over $5,000, and to appear for his next hearing [5] scheduled for April 18. Musharraf has also been named as a suspect in the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto [6] in 2007, and may face charges in connection with the murder of Baluch tribal leader Nawab Akbar Bugti [7] in 2007.
This is the latest development in Musharraf's continued legal troubles in Pakistan. Earlier this week the Pakistan Supreme Court delayed his treason hearing [8] until early next week to give Musharraf's lawyers enough time to prepare a response to the allegations.
From Jurist [9], April 12. Used with permission.
