DUBAI: *Former President Pervaiz Musharraf breaks silence over his deathpenalty sentence.*
Expressing grave concerns over the verdict against him in a high treasoncase, former president general (retd) Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday saidthat he was denied the fundamental right of self-defence in the case.
Terming the verdict skeptical, Pervez Musharraf said that he was not givena chance to record his testimony before the probe committee and the specialcommission.
In a video message, the former president noted that he heard the sentenceawarded to him by the special court via television.
Raising questions over the verdict, he said that the due legal process wasnot followed deliberately in the case.
The former general said that he was given capital punishment owing topersonal enmity, adding that only a single person was targeted in the case.
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Pervez Musharraf said that he respects the judiciary and hoped that thecourt will provide him justice.
The former president said that he will announce his future strategy afterconsultation with his lawyers. He thanked the nation and armed forces forsupporting him.
Earlier on December 17, the special court had awarded death sentence toformer president Pervez Musharraf in high treason case against him.
