Lal Masjid

Police clears Musharraf in death of Lal Masjid cleric

Pakistani police have cleared former military ruler Pervez Musharraf of any direct involvement in the death of a cleric of the radical Lal Masjid during a 2007 military operation, according to a media report today.

Pakistan: Musharraf denies any role in Lal Masjid operation

Pakistan's former military ruler General Pervez Musharraf has denied having ordered the Lal Masjid operation in 2007, even as a fresh petition was filed in a court here seeking action against him under the blasphemy law.

Pakistan: Musharraf files bail petition in Lal Masjid case

Beleaguered former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday filed a petition seeking bail in a case related to the killing of a hardline cleric during the 2007 military crackdown on the radical Lal Masjid.

Fresh case against Pervez Musharraf for role in Lal Masjid operation

In fresh trouble for Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, a case was on Monday filed against him for the murder of cleric Abdul Rasheed and his mother during the infamous Lal Masjid operation.

Pak anti-terrorism court rejects plea by Musharraf's wife

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has rejected a plea by former military ruler Pervez Musharraf's wife challenging the confiscation of his property and freezing of his bank accounts after he was declared a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive.