Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was rushed to hospital Thursday after suffering a "heart problem" on his way to court.
Musharraf Suffers 'Heart Problem' On Way To Treason Hearing
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January 2, 2014

Via AFP:

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was rushed to hospital Thursday after suffering a "heart problem" on his way to court, in the latest dramatic twist in his treason trial.

The 70-year-old had been summoned to the special tribunal in Islamabad after failing to show up for two previous sessions due to security threats against him.

Jan Mohammad, a senior police official, told the court that Musharraf had fallen ill with a "heart problem" while being transported to the hearing under heavy guard.

The case was adjourned till Monday, with Musharraf's legal team saying he wou...

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