High Treason

On the run: Pervez Musharraf declared 'absconder' in high treason case

Pervez Musharraf was declared an "absconder" by a special tribunal as he failed to appear in person despite repeated summons

Pervez Musharraf's lawyer denies quitting treason case

'Treason charge against Musharraf undermines Pakistan army'

Analysts say this could bring the government in direct confrontation with the powerful army.

Musharraf to be tried for high treason for imposing emergency in 2007

Pakistan today announced its decision to try embattled former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for high treason for imposing emergency rule in 2007, making him the first individual to be tried under the offence, punishable by death or life imprisonment