SC asks Musharraf to appear till Thursday afternoon

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
SC asks Musharraf to appear till Thursday afternoon LAHORE: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday asked
Justice Mian Saqib Nisar resumed hearing of high treason case against the former military ruler.A counsel for Musharraf told the court that
remarks, the chief justice said the court would ensure Mushararf's protection, but it was not bound to give a written assurance.He said
If he is a commando, he must show up to prove that
How can such a strong commando be scared," he asked.Directing the former president to appear before the court till 2:00 Thursday, the chief
justice said the bench would give verdict in accordance with law if the accused fails to attend the hearing.He said the court would not
allow scrutiny of his nomination papers then.Countering an argument from Musharraf's counsel, the chief justice told the lawyer to ask his